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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: $23,605

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,795

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $18,135
Base Invoice $33,664 $16,989
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 4,800
Options (change) 0 4,286
Destination 950 670
Total Price $36,400 $23,605
Total Invoice $34,614 $21,945

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,567
Model Year20172009
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT9M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)355, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,400$23,605
Adjustments for Features-5,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,035$23,605
Total Invoice$34,614$21,945
Adjustments for Features-5,1020
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,512$21,945

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$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$7,115$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1020

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
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 Weight3,585 lb.2,991 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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See a complete comparison of Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192576%
Total Not Requested60024%
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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