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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,618

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,502

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,843

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,207

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRX-8
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,665 $44,870 $32,260
Base Invoice $32,318 $43,075 $29,878
LGX V6 engine 2,500    
Essence Group 2,700    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,145    
Driver Confidence Package 1 445    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 395    
Rear spoiler 415 415  
Metal pedals 180 180  
Cargo mat 60 60 50
All-weather floor mats 140 140 78
Panoramic sunroof 1,550    
Cargo net     40
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
LGX V6 engine 2,275    
Essence Group 2,592    
Sights and Sounds Package. 1,042    
Driver Confidence Package 1 405    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 359    
Rear spoiler 378 378  
Metal pedals 164 164  
Cargo mat 55 55 36
All-weather floor mats 127 127 62
Panoramic sunroof 1,410    
Cargo net     32
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 9,530 795 2,563
Options (change) 8,807 724 2,170
Destination 925 925 795
Total Price $44,120 $46,590 $35,618
Total Invoice $42,050 $44,724 $32,843

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,047
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,008
Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRX-8
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine310hp V6310hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG21/30 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 11?, 11300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18245/45-19225/45-18
Total Price$44,120$46,590$35,618
Adjustments for Features-5,455-7,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,665$39,210$35,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$545$0
Total Invoice$42,050$44,724$32,843
Adjustments for Features-5,199-7,0840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,851$37,640$32,843
Cost Above Minimum$0$789$0

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Features Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182011
ModelLaCrosseLaCrosseRX-8
TrimBaseAvenirGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote start$150$150 
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Following distance indicator $25 
Forward collision warning $200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200 
Lane departure warning $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 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
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
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$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 
Compass$0$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Interior ambient lighting $150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Massage, driver seat $100 
Massage, passenger seat $100 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$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
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,330$10,255$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,455$7,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,199-7,0840

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Specifications Comparison: Buick LaCrosse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelLaCrosseRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.4 in106.4 in
Length197.5 in175.6 in
Width73.5 in69.7 in
Height57.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,598 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.3 ft37.6 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%
Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested130076%
Total Not Requested40024%
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%
Driver Confidence Package 1
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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