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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: $28,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $20,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172019
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $48,460 $54,500 $27,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Door sill trim plates     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Door sill trim plates     100
Options (change) 0 0 450
Options (change) 0 0 360
Destination 975 975 920
Total Price $49,435 $55,475 $28,870

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,533
Model Year201720172019
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine290hp I6290hp I6186hp I4
TransmissionT9T9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG19/27 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)501, 10501, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-20245/50-20215/45-18
Total Price$49,435$55,475$28,870
Adjustments for Features-3,880-7,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,555$48,095$28,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,540$0

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Features Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172019
ModelMDXMDXMazda3
TrimTechnologyAdvancePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
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 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras $500 
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$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 
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Navigation system$600$600 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for audio system  $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 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights $125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
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 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats$50$50 
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 
Total Value of Features$7,605$11,105$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,880$7,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,646-6,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Acura MDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172019
ModelMDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase111.0 in107.3 in
Length196.2 in175.6 in
Width77.2 in70.7 in
Height67.4 in56.7 in
Curb Weight4,001 lb.3,022 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.5 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room59.1 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.6 in35.1 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 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
38.4 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
68.4 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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