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Acura ILX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura ILX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,283

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelILXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $28,100 $22,900
Base Invoice $26,701 $21,901
Technology Plus Package 5,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Plus Package 4,737  
Tech Package   1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 5,000 1,675
Options (change) 4,737 1,424
Destination 965 795
Total Price $34,065 $25,370
Total Invoice $32,403 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,115
Model Year20182012
ModelILXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine201hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionS8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/35 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)365, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$34,065$25,370
Adjustments for Features-3,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,735$25,370
Total Invoice$32,403$24,120
Adjustments for Features-3,1680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,235$24,120

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Features Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelILXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,855$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1680

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Specifications Comparison: Acura ILX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182012
ModelILXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase105.1 in103.9 in
Length181.9 in180.9 in
Width70.6 in69.1 in
Height55.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,093 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom35.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura ILX

Technology Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 365W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Compass0Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
App support0No
Total Requested215046%
Total Not Requested254054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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