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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: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,735

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $33,000 $36,200 $49,850
Touring Technology Package 2,600      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 450      
A-Spec Package   0 0  
Touring Technology Package 2,236      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 360      
A-Spec Package   0 0  
Options (change) 3,425 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,896 0 0 0
Destination 820 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $29,290 $34,025 $37,225 $50,875

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Acura TLX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,395
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,837
Model Year2015202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10355, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$29,290$34,025$37,225$50,875
Adjustments for Features0-6,130-6,430-9,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$27,895$30,795$41,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,900$13,800

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2015202020202020
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
Trims Grand TouringBaseV6V6 PMC Edition
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
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$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start $150$150$150
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0$0
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield   $250
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit $0$0 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Wireless charging station $75$75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass $0$0$0
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Upgraded floor mats $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100$100
Alloy wheels$350   
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels $350$350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0 
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Wheels, dark finish $0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,550$8,680$8,980$11,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,130$6,430$9,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-185-177-185

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152020
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in109.3 in
Length180.3 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height57.3 in57.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX

A-Spec Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Body kit0No
Front sport buckets100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested287555%
Total Not Requested236545%

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 buckets100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested287555%
Total Not Requested236545%

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