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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: $26,745

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,413

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,990

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $40,195 $23,895
Base Invoice $36,514 $22,862
Technology Package 3,500  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 3,174  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,500 1,975
Options (change) 3,174 1,676
Destination 715 875
Total Price $44,410 $26,745
Total Invoice $40,403 $25,413

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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: $13,225
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,951
Model Year20082017
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)15/20 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$44,410$26,745
Adjustments for Features-4,4400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,970$26,745
Total Invoice$40,403$25,413
Adjustments for Features-4,0390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,364$25,413

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Total Value of Features$7,665$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0390

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length190.7 in175.6 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,539 lb.2,989 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft347.1 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 camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested117577%
Total Not Requested35023%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95049%
Total Not Requested100051%

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