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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,750

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,489

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,426

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $25,045
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $23,961
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995  
Entertainment Package 650    
Rear spoiler 245 245  
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Cargo net     60
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Navigation system 1,756 1,756  
Entertainment Package 572    
Rear spoiler 216 216  
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Cargo net     48
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 7,545 4,975 885
Options (change) 6,641 4,379 708
Destination 860 860 820
Total Price $37,995 $39,635 $26,750
Total Invoice $35,915 $37,695 $25,489

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,238
Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,995$39,635$26,750
Adjustments for Features-2,315-3,7150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,680$35,920$26,750
Cost Above Minimum$0$240$0
Total Invoice$35,915$37,695$25,489
Adjustments for Features-2,188-3,5330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,727$34,162$25,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$435$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112015
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof  $900
Sunroof, large$1100$1100 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Total Value of Features$4,490$5,890$2,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,315$3,715$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,188-3,5330

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112015
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in106.3 in
Length196.9 in180.3 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.2,947 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
USB port25Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested27538%
Total Not Requested45062%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%

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