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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: $32,745

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,912

Mazda MX-5 Miata Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,167

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,065 $30,170
Base Invoice $28,427 $28,963
Cargo net 50  
Door sill trim plates 150  
All-weather floor mats 90 140
Rear spoiler 350 350
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,205  
LFX V6 engine   0
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
AWD   2,165
Cargo net 40  
Door sill trim plates 120  
All-weather floor mats 72 123
Rear spoiler 280 308
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,138  
LFX V6 engine   0
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
AWD   2,078
Options (change) 1,845 8,870
Options (change) 1,650 8,241
Destination 835 875
Total Price $32,745 $39,915
Total Invoice $30,912 $38,079

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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: $4,650
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,763
Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG16/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17235/50-18
Total Price$32,745$39,915
Adjustments for Features0-2,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,745$37,395
Total Invoice$30,912$38,079
Adjustments for Features0-2,404
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,912$35,675

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote start $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Roll bar$200 
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
CD player, remote$100 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,670$9,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,404

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

Model Year20162012
ModelMX-5 MiataLaCrosse
Body2dr Convertible4dr Sedan
Wheelbase90.9 in111.7 in
Length154.1 in196.9 in
Width68.3 in73.1 in
Height48.6 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,381 lb.4,196 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 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 Volume4.6 ft310.8 ft3

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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%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
235/50VR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested142544%
Total Not Requested182556%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%

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