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Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,720

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,437

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelTLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,325 $23,145
Base Invoice $30,384 $22,144
Navigation system 2,000  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Navigation system 1,821  
5-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 2,000 2,700
Options (change) 1,821 2,418
Destination 615 875
Total Price $35,940 $26,720
Total Invoice $32,820 $25,437

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,058
Model Year20062017
ModelTLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine258hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$35,940$26,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,940$24,960
Total Invoice$32,820$25,437
Adjustments for Features0-1,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,820$23,762

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelTLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,915$4,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,675

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelTLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in106.3 in
Length189.3 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height56.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,100 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested92545%
Total Not Requested112555%

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