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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: $26,140

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,956

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3TLTL
Trims Grand TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,745 $33,725 $38,225
Base Invoice $23,673 $30,991 $35,117
Universal garage door opener 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Cargo net 60    
Navigation system   2,500  
Universal garage door opener 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Cargo net 48    
Navigation system   2,292  
Options (change) 560 2,500 0
Options (change) 448 2,292 0
Destination 835 715 715
Total Price $26,140 $36,940 $38,940
Total Invoice $24,956 $33,998 $35,832

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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: $10,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,752
Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3TLTL
Trims Grand TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4258hp V6286hp V6
TransmissionM6T5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9225, 8225, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/45-17235/45-17
Total Price$26,140$36,940$38,940
Adjustments for Features0-315-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,140$36,625$38,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,825
Total Invoice$24,956$33,998$35,832
Adjustments for Features0-290-451
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,956$33,708$35,381
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,673

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda3TLTL
Trims Grand TouringBaseType-S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Proximity key$250  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Cassette player $50$50
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
USB port$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$2,350$2,665$2,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$315$490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-290-451

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda3TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length180.3 in189.3 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.5 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%

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