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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: $25,600

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,294

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,518

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseAveniri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $21,805 $23,287
LGX V6 engine 2,500      
Premium Group 5,000      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395      
Cargo mat 60 60 50 50
Cargo tray 135 135 60 60
All-weather floor mats 140 140 80 80
Rear spoiler 415 415    
Panoramic sunroof 1,550      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,500  
Cargo net     40 40
Universal garage door opener     75 75
LGX V6 engine 2,275      
Premium Group 4,800      
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359      
Cargo mat 55 55 40 40
Cargo tray 123 123 48 48
All-weather floor mats 127 127 64 64
Rear spoiler 378 378    
Panoramic sunroof 1,410      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,290  
Cargo net     32 32
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 11,340 750 2,005 505
Options (change) 10,569 683 1,694 404
Destination 925 925 795 795
Total Price $45,930 $46,545 $25,600 $25,650
Total Invoice $43,812 $44,683 $24,294 $24,486

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,955
Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseAveniri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$45,930$46,545$25,600$25,650
Adjustments for Features-6,880-6,88000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,050$39,665$25,600$25,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$615$0$50
Total Invoice$43,812$44,683$24,294$24,486
Adjustments for Features-6,563-6,60500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,249$38,078$24,294$24,486
Cost Above Minimum$0$829$0$192

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820132013
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseMazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseAveniri Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400  
6-speed manual  $150$150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Remote app$25$25  
Remote start$150$150  
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100  
Following distance indicator$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250  
Rear side airbags$300$300  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0  
Android Auto support$100$100  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50$50  
Wireless charging station$75$75  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Massage, driver seat$100$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100$100  
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, passenger seat$100$100  
Upgraded floor mats $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100  
Total Value of Features$8,930$8,930$2,050$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,880$6,880$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,563-6,60500

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182013
ModelLaCrosseMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase114.4 in103.9 in
Length197.5 in180.9 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height57.5 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180046%
Total Not Requested212554%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i 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
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested152588%
Total Not Requested20012%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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