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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: $26,780

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,578

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,772

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132016
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,280 $25,445
Base Invoice $40,092 $24,343
Technology Package 3,675  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 3,363  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,675 500
Options (change) 3,363 400
Destination 895 835
Total Price $47,850 $26,780
Total Invoice $44,350 $25,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,765
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,855
Model Year20132016
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$47,850$26,780
Adjustments for Features-5,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,545$26,780
Total Invoice$44,350$25,578
Adjustments for Features-4,9170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,433$25,578

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,9170

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132016
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in106.3 in
Length191.6 in175.6 in
Width78.5 in70.7 in
Height68.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,551 lb.2,853 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 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
42.9 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
83.5 ft347.1 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 audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested110074%
Total Not Requested39026%

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