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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: $25,345

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,047

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,509

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3TSX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $28,190
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $25,915
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Fog lights 325    
Navigation system     2,100
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Fog lights 260    
Navigation system     1,926
Options (change) 2,000 1,675 2,100
Options (change) 1,684 1,424 1,926
Destination 795 795 715
Total Price $25,345 $25,370 $31,005
Total Invoice $24,047 $24,120 $28,556

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,111
Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3TSX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4205hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10360, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$25,345$25,370$31,005
Adjustments for Features-635-4850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,710$24,885$31,005
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$24,047$24,120$28,556
Adjustments for Features-602-4610
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,445$23,659$28,556
Cost Above Minimum$0$214$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year201220122008
ModelMazda3Mazda3TSX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass$0$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,200$2,050$1,565
Value of Feature Adjustments$635$485$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-602-4610

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura TSX

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda3TSX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in105.1 in
Length180.9 in183.4 in
Width69.1 in69.4 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,258 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Acura TSX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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