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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: $25,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,264

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,660 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,394 $21,901
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,625  
Navigation system 895  
Entertainment Package 600  
Driver Confidence Package 1,440  
Cargo tray 135 60
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Rear spoiler 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
LFX V6 engine 0  
Premium 1 Group 3,480  
Navigation system 788  
Entertainment Package 528  
Driver Confidence Package 1,267  
Cargo tray 119 48
All-weather floor mats 123 64
Rear spoiler 308  
Panoramic sunroof 1,052  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 8,380 1,855
Options (change) 7,665 1,568
Destination 875 795
Total Price $40,915 $25,550
Total Invoice $38,934 $24,264

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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: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,531
Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)384, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,915$25,550
Adjustments for Features-4,3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,565$25,550
Total Invoice$38,934$24,264
Adjustments for Features-4,1390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,795$24,264

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
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
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 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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$5,925$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1390

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

Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.7 in103.9 in
Length196.9 in180.9 in
Width73.1 in69.1 in
Height59.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,045 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.2 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in52.2 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%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
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 lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested187552%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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