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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: $25,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,921

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,626

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $29,920 $37,030
Base Invoice $18,303 $28,274 $34,993
Grand Touring Package 3,210    
Tech Package 1,835    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Cargo net 40    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Driver Confidence Package   995  
4.6L V8   1,700  
Special Edition Package   1,815  
Sunroof   900 900
Navigation system   1,945 1,945
Grand Touring Package 2,993    
Tech Package 1,578    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Cargo net 32    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Driver Confidence Package   826  
4.6L V8   1,606  
Special Edition Package   1,715  
Sunroof   747 747
Navigation system   1,614 1,614
Options (change) 5,360 7,355 2,845
Options (change) 4,823 6,508 2,361
Destination 795 765 765
Total Price $25,700 $38,040 $40,640
Total Invoice $23,921 $35,547 $38,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,890
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,271
Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4275hp V8275hp V8
TransmissionM6A4A4
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG15/23 MPG15/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 6280, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/55-17245/50-18
Total Price$25,700$38,040$40,640
Adjustments for Features0-1,450-1,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,700$36,590$39,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,450
Total Invoice$23,921$35,547$38,119
Adjustments for Features0-1,355-1,501
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,921$34,192$36,618
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,426

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year201120082008
ModelMazda3LucerneLucerne
TrimsCXLCXS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
4-speed automatic $800$800
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Proximity key$250  
Remote start $150$150
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  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Super-heated washer fluid $100$100
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225$225
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
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Touring suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$4,600$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,450$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,355-1,501

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Buick Lucerne

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3Lucerne
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in115.6 in
Length180.7 in203.2 in
Width69.1 in73.8 in
Height57.9 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,969 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in41.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft317.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested102551%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Buick Lucerne CXL

Driver Confidence Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Total Requested55048%
Total Not Requested60052%
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
FeatureValueRequested?
4.6L V8
DOHC-4v
275 hp@6000
295 lb-ft@4400
1000Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Total Requested100083%
Total Not Requested20017%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Chrome-plated alloy wheels500No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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