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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,368

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,588

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $23,300 $24,850
Base Invoice $30,303 $22,283 $23,766
Technology Package 3,100    
Tech Package   1,500  
Technology Package 2,843    
Tech Package   1,290  
Options (change) 3,100 1,500 0
Options (change) 2,843 1,290 0
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $36,430 $25,595 $25,645
Total Invoice $33,956 $24,368 $24,561

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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: $8,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,421
Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
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$36,430$25,595$25,645
Adjustments for Features-2,32500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,105$25,595$25,645
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$33,956$24,368$24,561
Adjustments for Features-2,16700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,789$24,368$24,561
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$193

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201020132013
ModelRDXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Total Value of Features$3,450$1,125$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,16700

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102013
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 Weight3,744 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
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

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