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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: $27,920

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $8,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082019
ModelLucerneLucerneMazda3
TrimCXLCXSPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,920 $37,030 $26,500
Driver Confidence Package 995    
4.6L V8 1,700    
Special Edition Package 1,815    
Sunroof 900 900  
Blind spot warning system   395  
Lane departure warning   295  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Driver Confidence Package 826    
4.6L V8 1,606    
Special Edition Package 1,715    
Sunroof 747 747  
Blind spot warning system   328  
Lane departure warning   245  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 5,410 1,590 500
Options (change) 4,894 1,320 400
Destination 765 765 920
Total Price $36,095 $39,385 $27,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $32,756
Model Year200820082019
ModelLucerneLucerneMazda3
TrimCXLCXSPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine275hp V8275hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionA4A4T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/23 MPG15/23 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6280, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17245/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,095$39,385$27,920
Adjustments for Features0-550-3,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,095$38,835$24,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,740$0

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Features Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082019
ModelLucerneLucerneMazda3
TrimCXLCXSPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
Proximity key  $250
Remote start$150$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Super-heated washer fluid$100$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225$225 
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Compass $0 
Cornering lights$50$50 
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights  $1000
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Auto-leveling rear shocks$200$200 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels$850  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$4,675$5,225$7,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$550$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-518-143

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Specifications Comparison: Buick Lucerne vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelLucerneMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase115.6 in107.3 in
Length203.2 in183.5 in
Width73.8 in70.7 in
Height58.0 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom41.4 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume17.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Total Requested52534%
Total Not Requested100066%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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