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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,890

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvances
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $47,440 $53,230 $17,370
Base Invoice $44,130 $49,506 $16,262
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Navigation system     1,750
Satellite radio     430
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Navigation system     1,505
Satellite radio     344
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 0 0 5,560
Options (change) 0 0 4,870
Destination 940 940 560
Total Price $48,380 $54,170 $23,490
Total Invoice $45,070 $50,446 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,078
Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvances
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp V6290hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10546, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/55-19245/55-19205/50-17
Total Price$48,380$54,170$23,490
Adjustments for Features-8,910-11,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,470$42,235$23,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,765$0
Total Invoice$45,070$50,446$21,692
Adjustments for Features-8,300-11,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,770$39,331$21,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,561$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201620162006
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvances
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Display key $50 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50 
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 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
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 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Coordinated climate control, front seats $0 
Folding third row seats$600$600 
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,930$13,955$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,910$11,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,300-11,1150

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in176.6 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height67.6 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,961 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room59.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 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 Legroom27.4 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
14.8 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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