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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: $25,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,508

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $33,665 $44,870
Base Invoice $21,901 $32,318 $43,075
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Tech Package 1,400    
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Cargo mat 50 60 60
Cargo tray 60 135 135
All-weather floor mats 80 140 140
LGX V6 engine   2,500  
Premium Group   5,000  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,145  
Panoramic sunroof   1,550  
Rear spoiler   415 415
Metallic paint (extra cost)   395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Tech Package 1,204    
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Cargo mat 40 55 55
Cargo tray 48 123 123
All-weather floor mats 64 127 127
LGX V6 engine   2,275  
Premium Group   4,800  
Sights and Sounds Package.   1,042  
Panoramic sunroof   1,410  
Rear spoiler   378 378
Metallic paint (extra cost)   359  
Options (change) 1,905 11,340 750
Options (change) 1,608 10,569 683
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $25,600 $45,930 $46,545
Total Invoice $24,304 $43,812 $44,683

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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: $13,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,850
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4310hp V6310hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/30 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 11?, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/50-18245/45-19
Total Price$25,600$45,930$46,545
Adjustments for Features0-6,980-6,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,600$38,950$39,565
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615
Total Invoice$24,304$43,812$44,683
Adjustments for Features0-6,658-6,701
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,304$37,154$37,982
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$828

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBaseAvenir
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Safety key $5$5
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support $0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Massage, driver seat $100$100
Massage, passenger seat $100$100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Machined alloy wheels $350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,000$8,980$8,980
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,980$6,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,658-6,701

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in114.4 in
Length180.9 in197.5 in
Width69.1 in73.5 in
Height57.9 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.3 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

Panoramic sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1425100%
LGX V6 engine
FeatureValueRequested?
Machined alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Temporary spare tire150Yes
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
3.6L V6
DOHC-4v
310 hp@6800
282 lb-ft@5200
1000Yes
Total Requested1175100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
AC power outlet100No
Lane departure warning200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200No
Following distance indicator25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Wireless charging station75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested180046%
Total Not Requested212554%
Sights and Sounds Package.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Bose, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%

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