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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: $28,315

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,900 $23,145
Advance Package 8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
Advance Package 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
Options (change) 9,300 4,295
Options (change) 0 3,598
Destination 1,095 875
Total Price $49,295 $28,315

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX 2.0T
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,677
Model Year20222017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)710, 17?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18215/45-18
Total Price$49,295$28,315
Adjustments for Features-6,9900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$28,315

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Features Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXMazda3
Trim2.0TGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Alexa integration$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support$100 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Navigation map updates, three years$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Digital instruments $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Performance meter$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered door armrests (optional)$0 
Upholstered instrument panel$300 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$9,540$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,990$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1550

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20222017
ModelTLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.0 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in180.3 in
Width75.2 in70.7 in
Height56.4 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,710 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.9 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested322553%
Total Not Requested287547%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested132598%
Total Not Requested252%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%

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