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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: $25,595

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,377

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $33,195 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $30,505 $22,141 $22,378
Technology Package 3,500    
Tech Package   1,400 1,400
Fog lights   325  
Technology Package 3,210    
Tech Package   1,204 1,204
Fog lights   260  
Options (change) 3,500 1,725 1,400
Options (change) 3,210 1,464 1,204
Destination 715 795 795
Total Price $37,410 $25,670 $25,595
Total Invoice $34,430 $24,400 $24,377

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,613
Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$37,410$25,670$25,595
Adjustments for Features-4,075-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,335$25,320$25,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$34,430$24,400$24,377
Adjustments for Features-3,750-3330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,680$24,067$24,377
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$310

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820122012
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125 $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Boost gauge$75  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Total Value of Features$5,625$1,900$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,075$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,750-3330

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in103.9 in
Length180.7 in177.4 in
Width73.6 in69.1 in
Height65.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,969 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft342.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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%

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