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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: $21,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,295

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172013
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,460 $54,500 $24,200
Base Invoice $45,484 $51,143 $23,143
Tech Package     2,485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Tech Package     2,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 0 0 2,760
Options (change) 0 0 2,357
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $49,435 $55,475 $27,755
Total Invoice $46,459 $52,118 $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: $12,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,654
Model Year201720172013
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvanceMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6290hp I6263hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10501, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20225/40-18
Total Price$49,435$55,475$27,755
Adjustments for Features-9,055-12,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,380$42,920$27,755
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,540$0
Total Invoice$46,459$52,118$26,295
Adjustments for Features-8,510-11,7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,949$40,323$26,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,374$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172013
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 
Remote start$150$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
Around view cameras $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$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 
Roof rails $250 
Second-row high console $250 
Climate Control 
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
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
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 headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Boost gauge  $75
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
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 
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$12,705$16,205$3,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,055$12,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,510-11,7950

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172013
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in103.9 in
Length196.2 in177.4 in
Width77.2 in69.1 in
Height67.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,001 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
15.0 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
Compass0Yes
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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