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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: $27,040

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,531

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
TrimGrand TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $36,200 $42,800
Base Invoice $22,144 $34,374 $40,626
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495    
Remote start 550    
Advance Package   7,550  
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396    
Remote start 440    
Advance Package   7,152  
Options (change) 3,020 7,550 0
Options (change) 2,512 7,152 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $27,040 $44,700 $43,750
Total Invoice $25,531 $42,476 $41,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,669
Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
TrimGrand TouringV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,040$44,700$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-6,605-5,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$38,095$38,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$25,531$42,476$41,576
Adjustments for Features0-6,276-5,326
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,531$36,200$36,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLX
TrimGrand 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$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Heated steering wheel$100$100 
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 
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
Knee airbag, driver $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
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Climate Control 
Electrically heated windshield $250 
Rear air vents $100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Black grille (optional)$0  
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Wireless charging station $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Road sign information$75  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$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, 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
Total Value of Features$3,100$9,705$8,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,605$5,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,276-5,326

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182018
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 Weight2,900 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested240091%
Total Not Requested2509%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
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 spoiler200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Remote start150Yes
Wireless charging station75No
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
Total Requested292555%
Total Not Requested239045%

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