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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: $25,618

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,022

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,672

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,233

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Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $30,170
Base Invoice $16,989 $28,963
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 50 135
All-weather floor mats 78 140
Rear spoiler 325 350
Navigation system 1,950 895
Universal garage door opener 75  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,280
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 40 119
All-weather floor mats 62 123
Rear spoiler 260 308
Navigation system 1,677 788
Universal garage door opener 60  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,149
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Options (change) 6,813 6,595
Options (change) 6,013 6,067
Destination 670 875
Total Price $25,618 $37,640
Total Invoice $23,672 $35,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,432
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,855
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,618$37,640
Adjustments for Features0-4,590
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,618$33,050
Total Invoice$23,672$35,905
Adjustments for Features0-4,378
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,672$31,527

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Remote start $150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$2,375$6,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,590
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,378

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20092012
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 Weight2,991 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.2 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 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested142555%
Total Not Requested117545%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse

LFX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Termporary spare tire150Yes
245/50R17 tires400No
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
303 hp@6800
264 lb-ft@5300
1000Yes
Total Requested117575%
Total Not Requested40025%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60084%
Total Not Requested11516%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated front seats200Yes
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 mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Remote start150No
Total Requested60018%
Total Not Requested265082%
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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