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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,855

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand TouringV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $36,200
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
A-Spec Package   0
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
A-Spec Package   0
Options (change) 1,675 0
Options (change) 1,424 0
Destination 795 1,025
Total Price $25,370 $37,225

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura TLX V6
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,329
Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand TouringV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,370$37,225
Adjustments for Features0-8,505
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$28,720

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand TouringV6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Wireless charging station $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upgraded floor mats $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Machined alloy wheels $350
Performance steering system (optional) $0
Rear wheel steering $1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Wheels, dark finish $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,450$9,955
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,505
Value of Feature Adjustments0-234

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20122020
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in109.3 in
Length180.9 in191.7 in
Width69.1 in73.0 in
Height57.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,616 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Performance steering system (optional)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
245/40VR19 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Wheels, dark finish0No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested247547%
Total Not Requested276553%

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