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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: $26,925

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,629

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $30,170
Base Invoice $23,961 $28,963
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 60  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Cargo tray 75 135
All-weather floor mats 100 140
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,695
Driver Confidence Package   1,440
Navigation system   895
Entertainment Package   600
Panoramic sunroof   1,195
Rear spoiler   350
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 48  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Cargo tray 60 119
All-weather floor mats 80 123
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
LFX V6 engine   0
Premium 2 Group   4,507
Driver Confidence Package   1,267
Navigation system   788
Entertainment Package   528
Panoramic sunroof   1,052
Rear spoiler   308
Options (change) 1,060 9,450
Options (change) 848 8,692
Destination 820 875
Total Price $26,925 $40,495
Total Invoice $25,629 $38,530

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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: $10,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,723
Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9384, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/50-18
Total Price$26,925$40,495
Adjustments for Features0-3,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,925$37,155
Total Invoice$25,629$38,530
Adjustments for Features0-3,178
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,629$35,352

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Laminated front side windows $200
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
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, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$1,875$5,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,340
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,178

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick LaCrosse

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3LaCrosse
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in111.7 in
Length180.3 in196.9 in
Width70.7 in73.1 in
Height57.3 in59.2 in
Curb Weight2,947 lb.4,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.8 ft3

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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 2 Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 Requested220053%
Total Not Requested192547%
Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested1200100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70098%
Total Not Requested152%
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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