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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: $26,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,735

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,175

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3TLTL
TrimGrand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,705 $39,255
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,527 $36,812
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Cargo net 50    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Advance Package   5,930 5,930
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Cargo net 40    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Advance Package   5,488 5,488
Options (change) 2,025 5,930 5,930
Options (change) 1,716 5,488 5,488
Destination 875 895 895
Total Price $26,045 $42,530 $46,080
Total Invoice $24,735 $39,910 $43,195

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,208
Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3TLTL
TrimGrand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4280hp V6305hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9440, 10440, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$26,045$42,530$46,080
Adjustments for Features0-1,030-3,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,045$41,500$42,850
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350
Total Invoice$24,735$39,910$43,195
Adjustments for Features0-967-3,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,735$38,943$40,167
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,224

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year201720122012
ModelMazda3TLTL
TrimGrand TouringBaseSH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100  
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
G-vectoring control$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
HD radio$50  
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Automatic-off headlights $25$25
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,705$5,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,030$3,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-967-3,028

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TL

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3TL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in194.0 in
Width70.7 in74.0 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested105051%
Total Not Requested100049%

Option Package Details
Acura TL

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
245/45VR18 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested129042%

Option Package Details
Acura TL SH-AWD

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
245/40VR19 tires400No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
ELS, 440W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested180058%
Total Not Requested129042%

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