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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,760

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,305

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,838

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $27,265 $34,265
Base Invoice $16,416 $25,765 $32,380
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Grand Touring Package 2,460    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Remote start 350    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750 1,795 1,795
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   1,090  
Stability control   495  
Sunroof   900 900
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   795  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Grand Touring Package 2,295    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Remote start 280    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505 1,490 1,490
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak   905  
Stability control   411  
Sunroof   747 747
Harman/Kardon 280W 9 speakers   660  
Options (change) 6,575 5,075 2,695
Options (change) 5,772 4,213 2,237
Destination 650 725 725
Total Price $24,760 $33,065 $37,685
Total Invoice $22,838 $30,703 $35,342

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,676
Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4197hp V6275hp V8
TransmissionM5A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7280, 9280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$24,760$33,065$37,685
Adjustments for Features0-1,280-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,760$31,785$35,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,445
Total Invoice$22,838$30,703$35,342
Adjustments for Features0-1,189-2,302
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,838$29,514$33,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,526

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year200820062006
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote start$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0 $0
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$2,020$3,300$4,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,189-2,302

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20082006
ModelMazda3Lucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length178.3 in203.2 in
Width69.1 in73.8 in
Height57.7 in58.0 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft317.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested217569%
Total Not Requested100031%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)
FeatureValueRequested?
Harman/Kardon, 280W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Driver Confidence Pkg. w/ StabiliTrak
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested55061%
Total Not Requested35039%

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