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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,152

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,758

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3TL
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $35,705
Base Invoice $21,901 $33,527
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Advance Package   5,930
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Advance Package   5,488
Options (change) 1,715 5,930
Options (change) 1,456 5,488
Destination 795 895
Total Price $25,410 $42,530
Total Invoice $24,152 $39,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,525
Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3TL
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,410$42,530
Adjustments for Features0-2,380
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$40,150
Total Invoice$24,152$39,910
Adjustments for Features0-2,233
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,152$37,677

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3TL
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$900$3,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,380
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,233

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in194.0 in
Width69.1 in74.0 in
Height57.9 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,726 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested90065%
Total Not Requested47535%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested159051%

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