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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: $20,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520222022
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $38,900 $53,700
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450    
Advance Package   8,800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360    
Advance Package   0  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   0 0
Options (change) 3,425 9,300 500
Options (change) 2,896 0 0
Destination 820 1,095 1,095
Total Price $29,290 $49,295 $55,295

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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 Type S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,778
Model Year201520222022
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4272hp I4355hp V6
TransmissionM6T10T10
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9710, 17710, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/50-18255/35-20
Total Price$29,290$49,295$55,295
Adjustments for Features0-8,015-9,915
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$41,280$45,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,100

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201520222022
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
Trims Grand Touring2.0TType S
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1500$1500
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0
Heated steering wheel $100 
Remote app $25$25
Remote start $150$150
Remote window/roof operation $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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rearview camera$200 $200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100$100
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Front splitter spoiler  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
Alexa integration $0$0
Android Auto support $100$100
App support$0  
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player$125  
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Performance meter $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information $75$75
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Upholstered door armrests (optional) $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,825$10,840$12,740
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,015$9,915
Value of Feature Adjustments0-178-196

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20152022
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.0 in
Length180.3 in194.6 in
Width70.7 in75.2 in
Height57.3 in56.4 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,710 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.9 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.5 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 2.0T

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated second row seats200No
Fog lights125Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Adaptive dampers - electrical400No
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Remote start150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Surround sound250Yes
Upholstered instrument panel300No
Wireless charging station75No
Upholstered door armrests (optional)0No
ELS, 710W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Interior ambient lighting, configurable0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested297549%
Total Not Requested312551%

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