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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: $25,095

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,997

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,077

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062018
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimPremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,125 $39,950 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,459 $36,002 $22,862
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 0 0 325
Options (change) 0 0 260
Destination 615 615 875
Total Price $37,740 $40,565 $25,095
Total Invoice $34,074 $36,617 $23,997

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,836
Model Year200620062018
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimPremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine253hp V6253hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)155, 7200, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$37,740$40,565$25,095
Adjustments for Features-1,375-2,7000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,365$37,865$25,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,500$0
Total Invoice$34,074$36,617$23,997
Adjustments for Features-1,241-2,4370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$34,180$23,997
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,347$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062018
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimPremiumTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rack $300 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Lockable rear differential$150$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Tow hook(s), rear$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Cassette player$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325 
CD player$125  
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, third row seats$125$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$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Total Value of Features$5,125$6,450$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,375$2,700$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,241-2,4370

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
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.2,876 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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See a complete comparison of Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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