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Acura NSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura NSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $140,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $129,464

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelNSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $156,000 $22,900
Base Invoice $144,881 $21,901
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Satellite radio 500  
Technology Package 2,800  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 3,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats 1,370  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 639  
Satellite radio 457  
Technology Package 2,557  
Carbon fiber rear spoiler 2,740  
Tech Package   1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 8,500 1,675
Options (change) 7,763 1,424
Destination 940 795
Total Price $165,440 $25,370
Total Invoice $153,584 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $133,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $123,383
Model Year20172012
ModelNSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine500hp V6 H167hp I4
TransmissionS9M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)580, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$165,440$25,370
Adjustments for Features-6,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$158,890$25,370
Total Invoice$153,584$24,120
Adjustments for Features-6,0810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$147,503$24,120

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Features Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelNSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed automated manual$1400 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, front$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler$300 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,025$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura NSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelNSXMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.5 in103.9 in
Length176.0 in180.9 in
Width76.4 in69.1 in
Height47.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,804 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura NSX

Semi-Aniline Leather Power Sport Seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 580W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80043%
Total Not Requested107557%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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