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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: $27,585

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $21,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,570

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172008
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,460 $54,500 $22,440
Base Invoice $45,484 $51,143 $20,991
Grand Touring Package     1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Remote start     350
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Grand Touring Package     1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Remote start     280
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 0 0 4,495
Options (change) 0 0 3,929
Destination 975 975 650
Total Price $49,435 $55,475 $27,585
Total Invoice $46,459 $52,118 $25,570

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,435
Model Year201720172008
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6290hp I6263hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10501, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$49,435$55,475$27,585
Adjustments for Features-10,060-13,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,375$41,915$27,585
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,540$0
Total Invoice$46,459$52,118$25,570
Adjustments for Features-9,454-12,7390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,005$39,379$25,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,374$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172008
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Display key$50$50 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
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
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$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$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Wide-view front camera $150 
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 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400$400 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
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 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
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 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 lumbar 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 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$13,855$17,355$3,795
Value of Feature Adjustments$10,060$13,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9,454-12,7390

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172008
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length196.2 in176.6 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height67.4 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,041 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 Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 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 Legroom36.6 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 Legroom28.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
15.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested132567%
Total Not Requested65033%

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