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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,330

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,302

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,274

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $24,350 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $23,287 $34,374 $40,626
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Advance Package   7,550  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 275 7,550 0
Options (change) 220 7,152 0
Destination 795 950 950
Total Price $25,420 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $24,302 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,875
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,237
Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/32 MPG20/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$25,420$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-9,405-8,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$35,295$35,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$24,302$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-8,937-7,987
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,302$33,539$33,589
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201320182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $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
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated second row seats $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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,450$10,855$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,405$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,937-7,987

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20132018
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
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Electrically heated windshield250No
Around view cameras300No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
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 radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested242546%
Total Not Requested289054%

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