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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,815

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,614

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,975

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,435 $26,700 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $22,568 $24,654 $26,262 $30,599
Suspension Package 500      
Cargo net 40 40    
Satellite radio 430      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 695 150
Rear spoiler 350 350    
Suspension Package 430      
Cargo net 32 32    
Satellite radio 344      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 577 124
Rear spoiler 280 280    
Options (change) 1,820 890 695 150
Options (change) 1,486 712 577 124
Destination 560 560 750 750
Total Price $26,815 $28,150 $29,235 $33,280
Total Invoice $24,614 $25,926 $27,589 $31,473

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,782
Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4170hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17205/45-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$26,815$28,150$29,235$33,280
Adjustments for Features0-1,250-205-1,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,815$26,900$29,030$32,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0$3,020
Total Invoice$24,614$25,926$27,589$31,473
Adjustments for Features0-1,151-193-1,163
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,614$24,775$27,396$30,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$161$0$2,914

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2006200620082008
ModelMX-5 MiataMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringLimitedCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250  
Remote start  $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Wind blocker, small$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Front side airbags$350$350  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Roll bar$200$200  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor  $75$75
Traction control $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Convertible top$3000$3000  
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row  $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,670$5,920$4,875$5,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,250$205$1,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,151-193-1,163

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20062008
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in110.5 in
Length157.3 in198.1 in
Width67.7 in73.0 in
Height49.0 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Suspension Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested25045%
Total Not Requested30055%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%

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