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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: $27,550

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,272

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $26,280 $27,790 $32,380
Base Invoice $24,869 $24,835 $26,262 $30,599
Cargo net 60      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
Driver Confidence Package   950 950  
Sunroof   900 900 900
Folding second row seats   275    
Stability control   495    
MP3-compatible player   545 545  
Cargo net 48      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
Driver Confidence Package   788 789  
Sunroof   747 747 747
Folding second row seats   228    
Stability control   411    
MP3-compatible player   452 452  
Options (change) 760 3,165 2,395 900
Options (change) 608 2,626 1,988 747
Destination 795 750 750 750
Total Price $27,550 $30,195 $30,935 $34,030
Total Invoice $26,272 $28,211 $29,000 $32,096

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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: $5,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,038
Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4200hp V6240hp V6300hp V8
TransmissionT6A4A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9240, 9240, 9240, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/60-16225/55-17235/50-18
Total Price$27,550$30,195$30,935$34,030
Adjustments for Features-3,2500-125-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,300$30,195$30,810$33,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$615$3,510
Total Invoice$26,272$28,211$29,000$32,096
Adjustments for Features-3,0990-117-307
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,173$28,211$28,883$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$672$3,578

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year2014200820082008
ModelMazda3LaCrosseLaCrosseLaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringCXLCXSSuper
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
4-speed automatic $800$800$800
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Remote start $150$150$150
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Brake assist$50   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Front side airbags$350   
Rearview camera$200   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Bodyside moldings $75$75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25   
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0   
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100   
HD radio$50   
Navigation system$600   
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225$225
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,475$2,225$2,350$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,250$0$125$325
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0990-117-307

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20142008
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.5 in
Length180.3 in198.1 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.4 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,496 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft316.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXL

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

Option Package Details
Buick LaCrosse CXS

MP3-compatible player
FeatureValueRequested?
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Unbranded, 240W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested5013%
Total Not Requested35087%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested52564%
Total Not Requested30036%

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