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Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,160

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,357

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $20,045
Base Invoice $36,002 $18,771
Navigation system 2,750  
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Navigation system 2,475  
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 2,750 5,320
Options (change) 2,475 4,791
Destination 615 795
Total Price $43,315 $26,160
Total Invoice $39,092 $24,357

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,102
Model Year20062011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17205/50-17
Total Price$43,315$26,160
Adjustments for Features-4,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,290$26,160
Total Invoice$39,092$24,357
Adjustments for Features-3,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,459$24,357

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$6,100$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,025$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6330

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062011
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in103.9 in
Length188.7 in177.4 in
Width77.0 in69.1 in
Height68.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom36.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room58.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		14.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		49.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		81.5 ft343.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
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 control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested295080%
Total Not Requested72520%
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%

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