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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: $9,755

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2020201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimPremiumBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,500 $33,000 $36,200 $42,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Technology Package   3,700 3,700  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Technology Package   3,505 3,505  
Options (change) 450 3,700 3,700 0
Options (change) 360 3,505 3,505 0
Destination 945 950 950 950
Total Price $27,895 $37,650 $40,850 $43,750

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,775
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,660
Model Year2020201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimPremiumBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine186hp I4206hp I4290hp V6290hp V6
TransmissionT6S8T9T9
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12490, 10490, 10490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17225/50-18245/40-19
Total Price$27,895$37,650$40,850$43,750
Adjustments for Features0-2,980-3,430-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,895$34,670$37,420$39,070
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,750$4,400

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year2020201820182018
ModelMazda3TLXTLXTLX
TrimPremiumBaseV6V6 A-Spec
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed automated manual $1300  
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400$1400
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0$0
Remote start   $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   
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$0$0
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 
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Navigation system $600$600$600
Surround sound $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system$25   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights   $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $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
Rear wheel steering $1500$1500$1500
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Total Value of Features$2,500$5,480$5,930$7,180
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,980$3,430$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,833-3,260-4,447

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20202018
ModelMazda3TLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.3 in109.3 in
Length183.5 in191.7 in
Width70.7 in73.0 in
Height56.9 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,072 lb.3,506 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 ft314.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura TLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
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 Requested135047%
Total Not Requested154053%

Option Package Details
Acura TLX V6

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Upgraded floor mats0No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135045%
Total Not Requested164055%

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