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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,680

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelTLMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,225 $22,900
Base Invoice $35,117 $21,901
Tech Package   1,400
Cargo net   40
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,204
Cargo net   32
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 0 1,715
Options (change) 0 1,456
Destination 715 795
Total Price $38,940 $25,410
Total Invoice $35,832 $24,152

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,516
Model Year20082012
ModelTLMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine286hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)225, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$38,940$25,410
Adjustments for Features-1,2650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,675$25,410
Total Invoice$35,832$24,152
Adjustments for Features-1,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,668$24,152

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelTLMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,965$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,265$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelTLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length189.3 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,534 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.5 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

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