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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: $17,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,771

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,926

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Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $22,144
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,690 1,690  
Premium Group 5,000    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Cargo tray 135 135 75
Cargo mat 60 60 75
All-weather floor mats 140 140 100
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     495
Remote start     550
Driver Confidence Package 2 1,538 1,538  
Premium Group 4,800    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Cargo tray 123 123 60
Cargo mat 55 55 60
All-weather floor mats 127 127 80
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     396
Remote start     440
Options (change) 10,115 2,025 3,320
Options (change) 9,454 1,843 2,752
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $44,705 $47,820 $27,340
Total Invoice $42,697 $45,843 $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: $12,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,955
Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine194hp I4 H310hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19215/45-18
Total Price$44,705$47,820$27,340
Adjustments for Features-5,205-5,6800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,500$42,140$27,340
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$0
Total Invoice$42,697$45,843$25,771
Adjustments for Features-4,971-5,4450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,726$40,398$25,771
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,672$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Remote app$25$25 
Semi-automated parking system$500$500 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Safety key$5$5 
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
HD radio  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Massage, driver seat$100$100 
Massage, passenger seat$100$100 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats $0 
Total Value of Features$8,755$9,230$3,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$5,680$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,971-5,4450

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in106.3 in
Length197.5 in180.3 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height57.5 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,491 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Total Requested257566%
Total Not Requested135034%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested92571%
Total Not Requested37529%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse Avenir

Driver Confidence Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Semi-automated parking system500No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40022%
Total Not Requested140078%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25Yes
Total Requested237590%
Total Not Requested27510%

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