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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: $27,415

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,240

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062014
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,950 $26,495
Base Invoice $36,002 $25,345
Navigation system 2,750  
Universal garage door opener   125
Navigation system 2,475  
Universal garage door opener   100
Options (change) 2,750 125
Options (change) 2,475 100
Destination 615 795
Total Price $43,315 $27,415
Total Invoice $39,092 $26,240

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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: $13,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,799
Model Year20062014
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$43,315$27,415
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,040$27,415
Total Invoice$39,092$26,240
Adjustments for Features-2,0530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,039$26,240

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimTourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear spoiler $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,375$4,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,0530

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062014
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in106.3 in
Length188.7 in175.6 in
Width77.0 in70.7 in
Height68.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,472 lb.2,798 lb.
Fuel Capacity20.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom39.0 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.3 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
49.6 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
81.5 ft347.1 ft3

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