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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: $21,740

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,187

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,159

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
Trim2.43.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,000 $35,450 $16,880
Base Invoice $30,396 $33,664 $15,805
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 0 0 4,300
Options (change) 0 0 3,822
Destination 950 950 560
Total Price $32,950 $36,400 $21,740
Total Invoice $31,346 $34,614 $20,187

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,479
Model Year201720172006
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
Trim2.43.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine206hp I4290hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionS8T9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7355, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$32,950$36,400$21,740
Adjustments for Features-4,920-5,2200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,030$31,180$21,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,150$0
Total Invoice$31,346$34,614$20,187
Adjustments for Features-4,680-4,9640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,666$29,650$20,187
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,984$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172006
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
Trim2.43.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed automated manual$1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,490$7,790$2,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$5,220$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,680-4,9640

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.3 in178.3 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,484 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested195057%
Total Not Requested150043%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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