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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: $21,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,185

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,187

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,030 $17,370
Base Invoice $39,863 $16,262
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 0 3,810
Options (change) 0 3,365
Destination 895 560
Total Price $43,925 $21,740
Total Invoice $40,758 $20,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,490
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,431
Model Year20122006
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/21 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)253, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,925$21,740
Adjustments for Features-7,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,230$21,740
Total Invoice$40,758$20,187
Adjustments for Features-7,1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,618$20,187

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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 
Stability control$400 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding third row seats$600 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,565$870
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,1400

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122006
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length191.6 in176.6 in
Width78.5 in69.1 in
Height68.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,550 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room59.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in36.3 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 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		42.9 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		83.5 ft331.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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