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Acura TLX vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,010

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,510

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,840

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152018
ModelTLXCX-3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $35,320 $25,165
Base Invoice $33,171 $24,454
Advance Package 7,280  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Package   1,435
Door sill trim plates   100
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Advance Package 6,738  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Premium Package   1,270
Door sill trim plates   80
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 7,280 2,905
Options (change) 6,738 2,446
Destination 920 940
Total Price $43,520 $29,010
Total Invoice $40,829 $27,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,205
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,888
Model Year20152018
ModelTLXCX-3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT9T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/50-18
Total Price$43,520$29,010
Adjustments for Features-3,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,215$29,010
Total Invoice$40,829$27,840
Adjustments for Features-3,1010
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,728$27,840

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152018
ModelTLXCX-3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$8,080$4,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1010

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20152018
ModelTLXCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase109.3 in101.2 in
Length190.3 in168.3 in
Width73.0 in69.6 in
Height57.0 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.2 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.244.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested337556%
Total Not Requested261544%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested160080%
Total Not Requested40020%

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