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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,142

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,768

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3TL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $35,705
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $33,527
Tech Package 1,500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Advance Package     5,930
Tech Package 1,290    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo net 32 32  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Advance Package     5,488
Options (change) 1,815 315 5,930
Options (change) 1,542 252 5,488
Destination 795 795 895
Total Price $25,410 $25,460 $42,530
Total Invoice $24,142 $24,334 $39,910

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,628
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3TL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,410$25,460$42,530
Adjustments for Features00-2,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$25,460$40,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,142$24,334$39,910
Adjustments for Features00-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,142$24,334$37,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3TL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$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$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive  $15
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$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$975$975$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,280
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,140

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20132012
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
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
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested150049%
Total Not Requested159051%

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