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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: $27,340

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,771

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,810 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,458 $22,144
Experience Buick Package 2,790  
Leather Group 2,090  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo tray 140 75
Cargo mat 80 75
All-weather floor mats 140 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,195  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Remote start   550
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Interior ambient lighting   250
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo net   50
Experience Buick Package 2,539  
Leather Group 2,006  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo tray 127 60
Cargo mat 73 60
All-weather floor mats 127 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,087  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Remote start   440
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Interior ambient lighting   200
Door sill trim plates   100
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 6,830 3,320
Options (change) 6,318 2,752
Destination 925 875
Total Price $41,565 $27,340
Total Invoice $39,701 $25,771

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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: $12,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,282
Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Enginehp 184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17215/45-18
Total Price$41,565$27,340
Adjustments for Features-1,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$27,340
Total Invoice$39,701$25,771
Adjustments for Features-1,6480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,053$25,771

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote app$25 
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
G-vectoring control $100
Rear side airbags$300 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
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 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player$125 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,625$3,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6480

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162018
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 Weight3,756 lb.2,900 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

Experience Buick Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested277589%
Total Not Requested35011%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Total Requested162573%
Total Not Requested60027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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