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Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,270

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $14,705

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182019
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $27,500
Advance Package 6,700  
AWD 1,500 1,400
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Advance Package 6,347  
AWD 1,421 0
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 8,200 1,850
Options (change) 7,768 360
Destination 975 920
Total Price $44,975 $30,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,626
Model Year20182019
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG25/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$44,975$30,270
Adjustments for Features-2,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,995$30,270

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
Apple CarPlay support $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
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$7,530$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8320

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182019
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in107.3 in
Length184.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,902 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400Yes
Total Requested330054%
Total Not Requested286546%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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