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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: $25,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $18,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,073

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,887

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,065 $19,545
Base Invoice $34,622 $18,303
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145  
Essence Group 2,600  
Driver Confidence Package 1 445  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395  
Rear spoiler 415  
Cargo mat 80 50
Cargo tray 135 60
All-weather floor mats 140 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,550  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042  
Essence Group 2,496  
Driver Confidence Package 1 405  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359  
Rear spoiler 378  
Cargo mat 73 40
Cargo tray 123 48
All-weather floor mats 127 64
Panoramic sunroof 1,410  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 6,905 5,550
Options (change) 6,413 4,975
Destination 925 795
Total Price $43,895 $25,890
Total Invoice $41,960 $24,073

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,103
Model Year20172011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,895$25,890
Adjustments for Features-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,890$25,890
Total Invoice$41,960$24,073
Adjustments for Features-4,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,176$24,073

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
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 
CD changer, in-dash $325
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,355$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length197.5 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested145085%
Total Not Requested25015%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested182590%
Total Not Requested20010%

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