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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: $29,495

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $11,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,170 $26,500
Premium 2 Group 4,695  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Cargo tray 135 75
All-weather floor mats 140 100
AWD 2,175 1,400
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium 2 Group 4,507  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
LFX V6 engine 0  
Cargo tray 119 60
All-weather floor mats 123 80
AWD 2,088 0
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 9,780 2,075
Options (change) 9,156 540
Destination 875 920
Total Price $40,825 $29,495

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,555
Model Year20122019
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/26 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$40,825$29,495
Adjustments for Features0-425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,825$29,070

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$8,175$8,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$425
Value of Feature Adjustments0-21

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in107.3 in
Length196.9 in183.5 in
Width73.1 in70.7 in
Height59.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,196 lb.3,248 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.5 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

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 camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested202549%
Total Not Requested210051%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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