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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: $28,884

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $351

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,642

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $947

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,710 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $24,714 $26,262 $30,599
Suspension Package 500    
Cargo net 49    
Satellite radio 430    
Rear spoiler 400    
CD changer, in-dash   695 150
Suspension Package 430    
Cargo net 39    
Satellite radio 344    
Rear spoiler 320    
CD changer, in-dash   577 124
Options (change) 1,379 695 150
Options (change) 1,133 577 124
Destination 795 750 750
Total Price $28,884 $29,235 $33,280
Total Invoice $26,642 $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: $721
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,288
Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$28,884$29,235$33,280
Adjustments for Features-3700-1,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,514$29,235$32,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,020
Total Invoice$26,642$27,589$31,473
Adjustments for Features-3410-969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,301$27,589$30,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,915

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

Model Year201120082008
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXSSuper
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote start $150$150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Front side airbags$350  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control $400$400
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Convertible top$3000  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
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
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
No leather in second row$-300  
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
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$4,720$4,350$5,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$370$0$1,025
Value of Feature Adjustments-3410-969

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

Model Year20112008
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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