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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: $29,874

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,154

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,100 $29,590
Base Invoice $25,617 $28,414
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,100  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 49  
Rear spoiler 400 245
3.6L V6   1,370
AWD   2,145
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,039  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 39  
Rear spoiler 320 216
3.6L V6   1,206
AWD   2,169
Options (change) 1,979 3,760
Options (change) 1,742 3,591
Destination 795 860
Total Price $29,874 $34,210
Total Invoice $28,154 $32,865

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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: $2,106
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,569
Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine158hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$29,874$34,210
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,874$31,980
Total Invoice$28,154$32,865
Adjustments for Features0-2,142
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,154$30,723

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

Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringCXL
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Intermittent wipers$0 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,770$7,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,142

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

Model Year20122011
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase91.7 in111.7 in
Length157.3 in196.9 in
Width67.7 in73.1 in
Height49.0 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,527 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume5.3 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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