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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: $30,840

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,156

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,962

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172015
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimAdvances Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $54,500 $25,545
Base Invoice $51,143 $24,438
Touring Technology Package   2,600
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Touring Technology Package   2,236
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 0 4,475
Options (change) 0 3,898
Destination 975 820
Total Price $55,475 $30,840
Total Invoice $52,118 $29,156

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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: $16,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,183
Model Year20172015
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimAdvances Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$55,475$30,840
Adjustments for Features-8,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,195$30,840
Total Invoice$52,118$29,156
Adjustments for Features-7,7790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,339$29,156

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
ModelMDXMazda3
TrimAdvances Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Display key$50 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Side curtain airbags $350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Rear HVAC unit$400 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$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 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$12,255$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,7790

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in106.3 in
Length196.2 in175.6 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.8 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 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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