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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: $26,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,735

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,581

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092017
ModelTLTLMazda3
TrimBaseSH-AWDGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,955 $38,505 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,136 $35,391 $22,144
Technology Package 3,730 3,730  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo net     50
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Technology Package 3,420 3,420  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo net     40
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 3,730 3,730 2,025
Options (change) 3,420 3,420 1,716
Destination 760 760 875
Total Price $39,445 $42,995 $26,045
Total Invoice $36,316 $39,571 $24,735

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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: $12,895
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,116
Model Year200920092017
ModelTLTLMazda3
TrimBaseSH-AWDGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6305hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5T5M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 10440, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,445$42,995$26,045
Adjustments for Features-505-2,7050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,940$40,290$26,045
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$0
Total Invoice$36,316$39,571$24,735
Adjustments for Features-465-2,4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,851$37,081$24,735
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,230$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092017
ModelTLTLMazda3
TrimBaseSH-AWDGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio  $50
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,405$5,605$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$505$2,705$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-465-2,4900

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092017
ModelTLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length195.3 in180.3 in
Width74.0 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,709 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested160073%
Total Not Requested59027%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

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