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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: $27,790

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,560

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,396

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $25,545
Base Invoice $30,303 $24,438
Technology Package 3,100  
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Technology Package 2,843  
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,100 1,425
Options (change) 2,843 1,302
Destination 810 820
Total Price $36,430 $27,790
Total Invoice $33,956 $26,560

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,070
Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,430$27,790
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,080$27,790
Total Invoice$33,956$26,560
Adjustments for Features-3260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,630$26,560

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,250$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3260

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102015
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.3 in106.3 in
Length180.7 in175.6 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height65.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,743 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.8 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
60.6 ft347.1 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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