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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: $25,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,264

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,670

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $31,660
Base Invoice $21,901 $30,394
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40  
Cargo tray 60 135
All-weather floor mats 80 140
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,625
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32  
Cargo tray 48 119
All-weather floor mats 64 123
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 1 Group   3,480
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 1,855 8,380
Options (change) 1,568 7,665
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,550 $40,915
Total Invoice $24,264 $38,934

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,531
Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18
Total Price$25,550$40,915
Adjustments for Features0-4,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,550$36,565
Total Invoice$24,264$38,934
Adjustments for Features0-4,139
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,264$34,795

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote start $150
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
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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$1,575$5,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,139

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.7 in
Length180.9 in196.9 in
Width69.1 in73.1 in
Height57.9 in59.2 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested117585%
Total Not Requested20015%

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%
Premium 1 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Variable assist steering (optional)0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
235/50VR18 tires400No
Total Requested170048%
Total Not Requested187552%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested85071%
Total Not Requested35029%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Speed limit information0No
Voice control for external devices0No
App support0No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Entertainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Surround sound250Yes
Harman/Kardon, 384W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested25036%
Total Not Requested45064%

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