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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: $25,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,033

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $19,545
Base Invoice $28,963 $18,303
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo tray 135 60
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
LFX V6 engine 0  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo tray 119 48
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 9,450 5,500
Options (change) 8,692 4,935
Destination 875 795
Total Price $40,495 $25,840
Total Invoice $38,530 $24,033

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,296
Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,495$25,840
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$25,840
Total Invoice$38,530$24,033
Adjustments for Features-4,2010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,329$24,033

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$6,315$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2010

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in103.9 in
Length196.9 in180.7 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300		1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested65054%
Total Not Requested55046%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested192547%
Total Not Requested220053%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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