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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: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072012
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,995 $24,000
Base Invoice $36,063 $22,952
Technology Package 3,500  
Tech Package   2,135
Technology Package 3,150  
Tech Package   1,836
Options (change) 3,500 2,135
Options (change) 3,150 1,836
Destination 670 795
Total Price $44,165 $26,930
Total Invoice $39,883 $25,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,470
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,191
Model Year20072012
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$44,165$26,930
Adjustments for Features-6,7650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,400$26,930
Total Invoice$39,883$25,583
Adjustments for Features-6,1090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,774$25,583

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072012
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$9,690$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,765$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,1090

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072012
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length190.7 in177.4 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.1 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.0 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom29.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested80036%

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