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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: $28,315

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,335

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,617

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,865

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $23,145
Base Invoice $33,664 $22,144
Advance Package 7,250  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Advance Package 6,868  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 7,250 4,295
Options (change) 6,868 3,598
Destination 950 875
Total Price $43,650 $28,315
Total Invoice $41,482 $26,617

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,370
Model Year20172017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,650$28,315
Adjustments for Features-4,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,920$28,315
Total Invoice$41,482$26,617
Adjustments for Features-4,4950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,987$26,617

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, driver 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 
Total Value of Features$8,030$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,4950

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length190.3 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft312.4 ft3

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

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
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
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
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested362561%
Total Not Requested236539%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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