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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,053

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3TSX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $30,010
Base Invoice $16,416 $28,256
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75  
3.5L V6   5,540
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60  
3.5L V6   5,128
Options (change) 4,475 5,540
Options (change) 3,987 5,128
Destination 650 895
Total Price $22,660 $36,445
Total Invoice $21,053 $34,279

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,986
Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3TSX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4280hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/45-18
Total Price$22,660$36,445
Adjustments for Features0-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,660$33,000
Total Invoice$21,053$34,279
Adjustments for Features0-3,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,053$31,039

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3TSX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Remote window/roof operation $15
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$645$4,090
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,240

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20082012
ModelMazda3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in185.6 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.7 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested167571%
Total Not Requested67529%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
OHC-4v
280 hp@6200
254 lb-ft@5000		1000Yes
Active noise reduction0No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested100071%
Total Not Requested40029%

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