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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,302

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
TrimV6V6 A-Specs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $23,287
Advance Package 7,550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Advance Package 7,152    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 7,550 0 275
Options (change) 7,152 0 220
Destination 950 950 795
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $25,420
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $24,302

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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: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,237
Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
TrimV6V6 A-Specs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/32 MPG20/32 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$44,700$43,750$25,420
Adjustments for Features-9,405-8,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,295$35,345$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$24,302
Adjustments for Features-8,937-7,9870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,539$33,589$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182013
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
TrimV6V6 A-Specs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400$1400 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Body kit $0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s) $50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Heated second row seats$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upgraded floor mats$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Rear wheel steering$1500$1500 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$10,855$9,855$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,405$8,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,937-7,9870

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182013
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.7 in180.9 in
Width73.0 in69.1 in
Height57.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,616 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 Volume14.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242546%
Total Not Requested289054%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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