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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: $27,975

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,612

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,918

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $25,995
Base Invoice $28,963 $24,869
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 350  
Cargo tray 135 75
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Rear spoiler 308  
Cargo tray 119 60
All-weather floor mats 123 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 9,450 1,185
Options (change) 8,692 948
Destination 875 795
Total Price $40,495 $27,975
Total Invoice $38,530 $26,612

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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: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,739
Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG27/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$40,495$27,975
Adjustments for Features-2,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,205$27,975
Total Invoice$38,530$26,612
Adjustments for Features-2,1790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,351$26,612

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote start$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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Compass$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 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,215$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1790

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
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.3,004 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 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 Volume10.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested220053%
Total Not Requested192547%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%
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%

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