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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,080

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,450 $22,900
Base Invoice $33,664 $21,901
Technology Package 4,050  
Tech Package   1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 3,836  
Tech Package   1,204
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 4,050 1,675
Options (change) 3,836 1,424
Destination 950 795
Total Price $40,450 $25,370
Total Invoice $38,450 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,050
Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/34 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,450$25,370
Adjustments for Features-5,5550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,895$25,370
Total Invoice$38,450$24,120
Adjustments for Features-5,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,170$24,120

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim3.5s Grand 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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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 
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
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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$7,180$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,555$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2800

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length190.3 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,585 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.9 in52.2 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 system200Yes
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 Requested205056%
Total Not Requested164044%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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