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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimsBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 1,750      
Rear spoiler 325      
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,505      
Rear spoiler 260      
Options (change) 6,375 0 0 0
Options (change) 5,587 0 0 0
Destination 560 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $23,815 $34,025 $37,225 $50,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6 PMC Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,197
Model Year2006202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimsBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM5S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7355, 7355, 7355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$23,815$34,025$37,225$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,470-6,770-13,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$27,555$30,455$37,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$9,910

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2006202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimsBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Heated steering wheel   $100
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Traction control $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Rear spoiler$200  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio   $50
Media drive   $15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system$600  $600
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information   $25
Voice control for nav and audio   $100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Fog lights$125  $125
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Heated second row seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces$900  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0 
Upgraded floor mats   $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,520$9,990$10,290$16,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,470$6,770$13,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-195-186-270

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20062020
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length178.3 in191.7 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.7 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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