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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: $27,895

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $15,645

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimPremium3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $35,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Advance Package   7,280
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Advance Package   6,835
Options (change) 450 7,280
Options (change) 360 6,835
Destination 945 940
Total Price $27,895 $43,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $35,937
Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimPremium3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T9
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$27,895$43,540
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$39,535

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3TLX
TrimPremium3.5
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
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 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for audio system$25 
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,900$6,905
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,773

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202016
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in190.3 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,484 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX 3.5

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Lane keeping assist system400Yes
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Total Requested330055%
Total Not Requested269045%

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