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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: $27,755

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,295

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142013
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $46,565 $54,505 $24,200
Base Invoice $43,098 $50,365 $23,143
Tech Package     2,485
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     2,137
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 0 0 2,760
Options (change) 0 0 2,357
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $47,460 $55,400 $27,755
Total Invoice $43,993 $51,260 $26,295

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,600
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,112
Model Year201420142013
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$47,460$55,400$27,755
Adjustments for Features-7,105-11,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,355$43,745$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,390$0
Total Invoice$43,993$51,260$26,295
Adjustments for Features-6,586-10,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,407$40,476$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,069$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201420142013
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote start $150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row $125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist $400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Additional screen for entertainment system $200 
Entertainment system, ceiling-mounted $1000 
HDMI port $25 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated front seats$200$200 
Heated second row seats $200 
Leather door panel trim $250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,155$14,705$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,105$11,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,586-10,7840

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142013
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in177.4 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height66.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,025 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.7 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room40.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested205089%
Total Not Requested25011%

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