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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: $29,125

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,115

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,771

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,928

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBaseAvenir
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,240 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $23,323 $32,318 $43,075
Premium Package 2 1,250    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100    
Satellite radio 430    
Cargo net 40    
All-weather floor mats 45 140 140
Rear spoiler 350 415 415
Essence Group   2,700  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Premium Package 2 1,074    
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,012    
Satellite radio 344    
Cargo net 32    
All-weather floor mats 36 127 127
Rear spoiler 280 378 378
Essence Group   2,592  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 3,215 3,650 555
Options (change) 2,778 3,456 505
Destination 670 925 925
Total Price $29,125 $38,240 $46,350
Total Invoice $26,771 $36,699 $44,505

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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: $6,105
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,039
Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBaseAvenir
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4194hp I4 H310hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 8?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$29,125$38,240$46,350
Adjustments for Features0-3,010-8,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,125$35,230$38,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,035
Total Invoice$26,771$36,699$44,505
Adjustments for Features0-2,889-7,763
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,771$33,810$36,742
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,932

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

Model Year200820182018
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBaseAvenir
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
RWD$0  
FWD $0$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
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Roll bar$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
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
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Convertible top$3000  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation system  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for audio system $25 
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Outside temperature display $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Total Value of Features$4,720$7,730$12,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,010$8,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,889-7,763

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

Model Year20082018
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in114.4 in
Length157.3 in197.5 in
Width67.7 in73.5 in
Height49.0 in57.5 in
Curb Weight2,442 lb.3,491 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring

Premium Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested125093%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

Essence Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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