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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: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,200

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142016
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,995 $35,320
Base Invoice $24,869 $33,240
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Advance Package   7,280
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Advance Package   6,835
Options (change) 3,550 7,280
Options (change) 2,996 6,835
Destination 795 940
Total Price $30,340 $43,540
Total Invoice $28,660 $41,015

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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: $8,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,923
Model Year20142016
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$30,340$43,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,340$38,835
Total Invoice$28,660$41,015
Adjustments for Features0-4,432
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,660$36,583

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20142016
ModelMazda3TLX
Trims Grand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Wide-view rear camera $0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 tilt 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
Rear wheel steering $1500
Total Value of Features$3,700$8,405
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,432

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20142016
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in190.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,800 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested307551%
Total Not Requested291549%

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