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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: $23,955

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,064

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $16,880
Base Invoice $34,622 $15,805
Essence Group 2,600  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Driver Confidence Package 1 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Cargo mat 80 40
All-weather floor mats 140 60
Rear spoiler 415 325
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Grand Touring Package   2,285
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Navigation system   1,750
Satellite radio   430
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Essence Group 2,496  
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Driver Confidence Package 1 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Cargo mat 73 32
All-weather floor mats 127 48
Rear spoiler 378 260
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Grand Touring Package   2,130
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Navigation system   1,505
Satellite radio   344
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 6,770 6,515
Options (change) 6,290 5,699
Destination 925 560
Total Price $43,760 $23,955
Total Invoice $41,837 $22,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,880
Model Year20172006
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT8M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,760$23,955
Adjustments for Features-7,2100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,550$23,955
Total Invoice$41,837$22,064
Adjustments for Features-6,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,944$22,064

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$9,330$2,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,210$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length197.5 in178.3 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,599 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60046%
Total Not Requested70054%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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