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Acura TSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura TSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelTSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,610 $22,900
Base Invoice $27,634 $21,901
Technology Package 3,100  
3.5L V6 5,540  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 2,843  
3.5L V6 5,080  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 8,640 1,675
Options (change) 7,923 1,424
Destination 885 795
Total Price $39,135 $25,370
Total Invoice $36,442 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,610
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,246
Model Year20112012
ModelTSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine280hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)415, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$39,135$25,370
Adjustments for Features-1,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,980$25,370
Total Invoice$36,442$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,0760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,366$24,120

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Features Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelTSXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,305$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,0760

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Specifications Comparison: Acura TSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112012
ModelTSXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length185.6 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height56.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,680 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.2 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom34.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
ELS, 415W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85055%
Total Not Requested69045%

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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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