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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: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,620

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,072

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
TrimV6V6 A-Specs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,200 $42,800 $24,745
Base Invoice $34,374 $40,626 $23,673
Advance Package 7,550    
Technology Package     2,600
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Obstacle detection, rear     450
Advance Package 7,152    
Technology Package     2,236
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Obstacle detection, rear     360
Options (change) 7,550 0 3,550
Options (change) 7,152 0 2,996
Destination 950 950 835
Total Price $44,700 $43,750 $29,130
Total Invoice $42,476 $41,576 $27,504

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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: $8,140
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,912
Model Year201820182016
ModelTLXTLXMazda3
TrimV6V6 A-Specs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT9T9M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)490, 10490, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-18245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$44,700$43,750$29,130
Adjustments for Features-7,430-6,4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,270$37,320$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$42,476$41,576$27,504
Adjustments for Features-7,060-6,1100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,416$35,466$27,504
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182016
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  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote start$150$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield$250  
Rear air vents$100$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (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 
Traffic information  $25
Wireless charging station$75$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
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 
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$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, 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$9,980$8,980$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,430$6,430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,060-6,1100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in106.3 in
Length191.7 in180.3 in
Width73.0 in70.7 in
Height57.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,855 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 Volume14.3 ft312.4 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
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
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
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287554%
Total Not Requested244046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

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