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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: $28,680

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $18,810

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,569

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,059

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,930 $23,700
Base Invoice $39,410 $22,191
Technology Package 3,675  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   2,515
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Technology Package 3,333  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   2,163
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,675 4,185
Options (change) 3,333 3,583
Destination 885 795
Total Price $47,490 $28,680
Total Invoice $43,628 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,129
Model Year20112011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18225/40-18
Total Price$47,490$28,680
Adjustments for Features-6,4550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,035$28,680
Total Invoice$43,628$26,569
Adjustments for Features-5,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,698$26,569

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Rearview camera$200 
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 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding third row seats$600 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$9,280$2,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,455$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,9300

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in177.4 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom37.5 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 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura MDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
CD player125Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25No
Total Requested97565%
Total Not Requested51535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested177563%
Total Not Requested105037%

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