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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: $26,525

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,891

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $9,890

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,720 $30,170
Base Invoice $22,424 $28,963
Convenience Package 1,080  
Satellite radio 430  
Cargo net 50  
All-weather floor mats 50 140
Rear spoiler 400 350
LFX V6 engine   0
AWD   2,165
Leather Group   2,535
Convenience Package 928  
Satellite radio 344  
Cargo net 40  
All-weather floor mats 40 123
Rear spoiler 320 308
LFX V6 engine   0
AWD   2,078
Leather Group   2,434
Options (change) 2,010 5,190
Options (change) 1,672 4,943
Destination 795 875
Total Price $26,525 $36,235
Total Invoice $24,891 $34,781

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,894
Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16235/50-18
Total Price$26,525$36,235
Adjustments for Features0-5,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,525$31,030
Total Invoice$24,891$34,781
Adjustments for Features0-4,996
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,891$29,785

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

Model Year20132012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimSportBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $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
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
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 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$3,870$9,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,205
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,996

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

Model Year20132012
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 Weight2,447 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested975100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%
LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150No
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested102565%
Total Not Requested55035%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Remote start150No
Total Requested1255%
Total Not Requested240095%

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