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Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,800

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,870

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,092

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,980 $17,535
Base Invoice $36,836 $16,416
Navigation system 1,945 1,750
Sunroof 900  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Satellite radio   430
Remote start   350
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Navigation system 1,614 1,505
Sunroof 747  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Satellite radio   344
Remote start   280
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 2,845 6,615
Options (change) 2,361 5,804
Destination 765 650
Total Price $42,590 $24,800
Total Invoice $39,962 $22,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,795
Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine292hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionA4M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/22 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)280, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$42,590$24,800
Adjustments for Features-4,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,010$24,800
Total Invoice$39,962$22,870
Adjustments for Features-4,2970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,665$22,870

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneMazda3
TrimSupers
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Cornering lights$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
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 recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$6,225$1,645
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2970

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082008
ModelLucerneMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in103.9 in
Length203.2 in178.3 in
Width73.8 in69.1 in
Height58.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,004 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft311.4 ft3

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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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested135057%
Total Not Requested100043%
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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