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GMC Acadia vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,260

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,909

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,530

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelAcadiaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,675 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $32,421 $22,141 $22,378
Sunroof 1,300    
Navigation system 2,340    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,975    
Xenon HID headlights 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Fog lights   325  
Remote start   350 350
Sunroof 1,079    
Navigation system 1,942    
Preferred Equipment Group 4SB 1,847    
Xenon HID headlights 415    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Fog lights   260  
Remote start   280 280
Options (change) 6,115 2,390 2,065
Options (change) 5,283 1,996 1,736
Destination 735 795 795
Total Price $41,525 $26,335 $26,260
Total Invoice $38,439 $24,932 $24,909

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,696
Model Year200820122012
ModelAcadiaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/65-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$41,525$26,335$26,260
Adjustments for Features-4,475-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,050$25,985$26,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$38,439$24,932$24,909
Adjustments for Features-4,142-3310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,297$24,601$24,909
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$308

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012
ModelAcadiaMazda3Mazda3
TrimSLTi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100  
Power liftgate$350  
Proximity key  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500  
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400  
Super-heated washer fluid$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
Rear seat audio controls$25  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding third row seats$600  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Machined alloy wheels$350  
Total Value of Features$6,975$2,850$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,475$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,142-3310

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelAcadiaMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase118.9 in103.9 in
Length200.7 in177.4 in
Width78.2 in69.1 in
Height72.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,723 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.8 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room57.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.9 in36.2 in
Row 3 Headroom38.4 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room57.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room48.3 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom33.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.7 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
69.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
117.0 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia SLT

Preferred Equipment Group 4SB
FeatureValueRequested?
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Cargo cover75Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo net40Yes
AC power outlet100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Super-heated washer fluid100No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150Yes
Total Requested56531%
Total Not Requested125069%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i 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%

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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