2018 Acura ILX vs 2018 Mazda MAZDA3

2018 Acura ILX

2018 Mazda MAZDA3

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Sedan

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
ILX Sedan	25	35	$26,701	$28,100
ILX Sedan w/AcuraWatch Plus	25	35	$27,932	$29,400
ILX Sedan w/Premium Pkg	25	35	$28,595	$30,100
ILX Sedan w/Premium/A-SPEC Pkg	25	35	$30,490	$32,100
ILX Sedan w/Technology Plus Pkg	25	35	$31,437	$33,100
ILX Sedan w/Technology Plus/A-SPEC Pkg	25	35	$33,332	$35,100
ILX Special Edition Sedan	25	35	$27,458	$28,900

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Grand Touring Automatic

Style	MPG City	MPG Hwy	Invoice	MSRP
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$23,149	$24,195
Mazda3 4-Door Grand Touring Manual	25	34	$22,144	$23,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Automatic	28	37	$18,321	$19,145
Mazda3 4-Door Sport Manual	28	38	$17,319	$18,095
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Automatic	27	36	$20,230	$21,140
Mazda3 4-Door Touring Manual	25	34	$19,226	$20,090
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Automatic	27	36	$23,864	$24,945
Mazda3 5-Door Grand Touring Manual	25	34	$22,862	$23,895
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Automatic	28	37	$19,518	$20,395
Mazda3 5-Door Sport Manual	28	38	$18,514	$19,345
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Automatic	27	36	$20,945	$21,890
Mazda3 5-Door Touring Manual	25	34	$19,941	$20,840

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Pricing

Invoice Price

$26,701

$23,149

Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price

$28,100

$24,195

Monthly Payment Estimate

$468 / month

$403 / month

The Car Connection's Take

TCC Rating

5.8

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7.2

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TCC’s Bottom Line

The 2018 Acura ILX is an acceptable entry-level luxury car, but a loaded-up mainstream model like the Honda Civic delivers more features and refinements for less money.

The 2018 Mazda 3 adds standard active safety features to an already compelling value. Among compact cars, this is one to consider.

TCC Likes

Rev-happy engine
Excellent transmission
Good safety features

Shapely, contemporary exterior
Standard advanced safety features
Sharp manual transmission

TCC Dislikes

Based on the old Honda Civic
Interior space compromised
Not exactly upscale interior

Base interior isn’t very inspired
Cramped rear seat
Poor infotainment system

Fuel Economy

City

25 mpg

27 mpg

Highway

35 mpg

36 mpg

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Compact Cars

Interior Dimensions

Second Head Room (in)

35.9

37.5

Passenger Volume (ft³)

89.3

96.3

Second Shoulder Room (in)

53.5

54.4

Front Leg Room (in)

42.3

42.2

Front Hip Room (in)

50.3

55.5

Passenger Capacity

Second Leg Room (in)

35.8

Front Head Room (in)

37.6

Second Hip Room (in)

51.7

53.5

Front Shoulder Room (in)

55.6

57.2

Exterior Dimensions

Length, Overall (in)

181.9

180.3

Height, Overall (in)

55.6

57.3

Track Width, Rear (in)

60.2

61.4

Wheelbase (in)

105.1

106.3

Width, Max w/o mirrors (in)

70.6

70.7

Track Width, Front (in)

59.4

61.2

Min Ground Clearance (in)

6.1

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume (ft³)

12.3

12.4

Brakes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

11.1

10.4

Brake Type

4-Wheel Disc

Rear Drum Diam x Width (in)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in)

12.3

11.6

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal)

13.2

Steering

Steering Type

Rack-Pinion

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft)

36.8

34.8

Tires

Spare Tire Size

Compact

Front Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/45WR18

Rear Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P215/45VR17

P215/45WR18

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight (lbs)

3093

3100

Wheels

Rear Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Front Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Steel

Front Wheel Size (in)

17 X 7

18 X 7

Spare Wheel Size (in)

Compact

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Electrical

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

100

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)

410

Engine

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

180 @ 3800

185 @ 3250

Engine Order Code

Displacement

2.4 L/144

2.5 L/152

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

201 @ 6800

184 @ 5700

Engine Type

Premium Unleaded I-4

Regular Unleaded I-4

Fuel System

Gasoline Direct Injection

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG)

Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG)

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG)

Transmission

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.74

0.60

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.08

3.55

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.48

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.94

3.39

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.61

1.45

Trans Type

Drivetrain

Front Wheel Drive

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.96

0.71

Trans Description Cont. Again

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Reverse Ratio (:1)

2.22

3.89

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.18

2.02

Trans Order Code

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.22

1.00

Trans Description Cont.

Auto-Shift Manual w/OD

Automatic w/OD

Summary

Vehicle Name

Acura ILX

Mazda Mazda3 4-Door

Body Style

Sedan

Suspension

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front

Strut

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

Strut

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

6.1

5.8

Crash Test Ratings

Overall Rating

Overall Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Driver

Frontal Barrier Crash Rating Passenger

Overall Side Crash Rating

Side Barrier Rating

Side Barrier Rating Driver

Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat

Side Pole Rating Driver Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Front Seat

Combined Side Rating Rear Seat

Rollover Rating

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