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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: $16,610

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,531

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,951

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimGrand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $35,450
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,664
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Remote start 550  
Advance Package   7,250
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Remote start 440  
Advance Package   6,868
Options (change) 3,020 7,250
Options (change) 2,512 6,868
Destination 875 950
Total Price $27,040 $43,650
Total Invoice $25,531 $41,482

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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: $11,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,266
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimGrand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T9
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$27,040$43,650
Adjustments for Features0-4,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,040$38,720
Total Invoice$25,531$41,482
Adjustments for Features0-4,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,531$36,797

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimGrand Touring3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1400
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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$3,100$8,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,685

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,900 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 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 wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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 start150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
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
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested362561%
Total Not Requested236539%

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