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Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,098

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,320 $19,545
Base Invoice $33,240 $18,303
Technology Package 4,055  
Tech Package   1,835
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 3,807  
Tech Package   1,578
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 4,055 5,320
Options (change) 3,807 4,791
Destination 940 795
Total Price $40,315 $25,660
Total Invoice $37,987 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,817
Model Year20162011
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,315$25,660
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,710$25,660
Total Invoice$37,987$23,889
Adjustments for Features-5,2810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,706$23,889

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,555$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2810

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.3 in180.7 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested185050%
Total Not Requested184050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

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