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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: $26,865

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,911

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,590 $33,800 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,414 $32,456 $22,144
Driver Confidence Package 1,440 1,440  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 550    
Temporary spare tire 100 100  
3.6L V6 1,370    
Sunroof, large 1,195 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,050
Driver Confidence Package 1,267 1,267  
Comfort and Convenience Package #2 484    
Temporary spare tire 88 88  
3.6L V6 1,206    
Sunroof, large 1,052 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
6-speed shiftable automatic     1,005
Options (change) 4,655 2,735 2,845
Options (change) 4,097 2,407 2,441
Destination 860 860 875
Total Price $35,105 $37,395 $26,865
Total Invoice $33,371 $35,723 $25,460

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,531
Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6280hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG17/27 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,105$37,395$26,865
Adjustments for Features-400-2,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,705$35,220$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$0$515$0
Total Invoice$33,371$35,723$25,460
Adjustments for Features-380-2,0780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,991$33,645$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$654$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201120112018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimCXLCXSGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Proximity key $250$250
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
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
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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$5,050$6,825$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$400$2,175$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-380-2,0780

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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.3,100 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 headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Comfort and Convenience Package #2
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Total Requested25048%
Total Not Requested27552%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested105088%
Total Not Requested15012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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