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Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,580

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,756

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,452

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,895 $24,990
Base Invoice $30,646 $24,283
Technology Package 3,100  
AWD 2,000 1,250
Door sill trim plates   100
Universal garage door opener   125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Technology Package 2,843  
AWD 1,834 1,213
Door sill trim plates   80
Universal garage door opener   100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Options (change) 5,100 1,650
Options (change) 4,677 1,533
Destination 885 940
Total Price $38,880 $27,580
Total Invoice $36,208 $26,756

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,000
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,241
Model Year20122017
ModelRDXCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine240hp I4146hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG27/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/50-18
Total Price$38,880$27,580
Adjustments for Features-1,3000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,580$27,580
Total Invoice$36,208$26,756
Adjustments for Features-1,2110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,997$26,756

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Boost gauge$75 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather door panel trim$250 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,825$5,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,300$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2110

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20122017
ModelRDXCX-3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase104.3 in101.2 in
Length180.7 in168.3 in
Width73.6 in69.6 in
Height65.2 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,931 lb.2,952 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft344.5 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mazda CX-3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested70046%
Total Not Requested82554%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Compass0Yes
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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