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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,902

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,190

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620132013
ModelMDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $36,002 $22,283 $23,766
Navigation system 2,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Satellite radio   430  
Navigation system 2,475    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 2,750 1,030 275
Options (change) 2,475 824 220
Destination 615 795 795
Total Price $43,315 $25,125 $25,920
Total Invoice $39,092 $23,902 $24,781

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,850
Model Year200620132013
ModelMDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$43,315$25,125$25,920
Adjustments for Features-5,0000-1,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,315$25,125$24,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$305$0
Total Invoice$39,092$23,902$24,781
Adjustments for Features-4,5130-1,052
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,579$23,902$23,729
Cost Above Minimum$0$173$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620132013
ModelMDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimTouringi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Roof rack$300  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Cassette player$50  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
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$6,700$1,700$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,000$0$1,100
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5130-1,052

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062013
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.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in52.2 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 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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