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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,840

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,850

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $29,590 $33,800
Base Invoice $16,989 $28,414 $32,456
Grand Touring Package 2,760    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Rear spoiler 325   245
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Remote start 350    
Navigation system 1,950 1,995 1,995
2.4L I4   0  
Temporary spare tire   100 100
Entertainment Package   650  
Sunroof, large   1,195 1,195
Grand Touring Package 2,574    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Rear spoiler 260   216
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Remote start 280    
Navigation system 1,677 1,756 1,756
2.4L I4   0  
Temporary spare tire   88 88
Entertainment Package   572  
Sunroof, large   1,052 1,052
Options (change) 7,035 3,940 3,535
Options (change) 6,191 3,468 3,112
Destination 670 860 860
Total Price $25,840 $34,390 $38,195
Total Invoice $23,850 $32,742 $36,428

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,164
Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4182hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7384, 11384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$25,840$34,390$38,195
Adjustments for Features0-2,865-4,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,840$31,525$33,405
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,880
Total Invoice$23,850$32,742$36,428
Adjustments for Features0-2,728-4,568
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,850$30,014$31,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,846

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year200920112011
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Proximity key  $250
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Sunroof$900  
Sunroof, large $1100$1100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Heated mirrors $25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Chrome-plated alloy wheels  $850
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,265$7,190
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,865$4,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,728-4,568

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092011
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length178.3 in196.9 in
Width69.1 in73.1 in
Height57.7 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,830 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested232566%
Total Not Requested117534%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
FeatureValueRequested?
2.4L I4
DOHC-4v
182 hp@6700
172 lb-ft@4900
1000No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested20017%
Total Not Requested100083%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250No
USB port25No
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested725100%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60066%
Total Not Requested31534%

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