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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: $31,495

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $14,225

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212015
ModelMazda3Mazda3TLX
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $35,320
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Advance Package     7,280
AWD     2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Advance Package     6,738
AWD     2,036
Options (change) 450 450 9,480
Options (change) 360 360 8,774
Destination 995 995 920
Total Price $31,495 $34,045 $45,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,505
Model Year202120212015
ModelMazda3Mazda3TLX
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4250hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T9
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12490, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/50-18
Total Price$31,495$34,045$45,720
Adjustments for Features00-3,205
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,495$34,045$42,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year202120212015
ModelMazda3Mazda3TLX
TrimTurboPremium Plus3.5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1400
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rollover sensor  $50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$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$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$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$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,800$4,800$8,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,005

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TLX

Model Year20212015
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 Weight3,379 lb.3,748 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

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Active rear differential500No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested500100%
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
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
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 system400No
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 490W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested290048%
Total Not Requested309052%

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