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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: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,635

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,415

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,541

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,520 $23,895
Base Invoice $30,303 $22,862
Technology Package 3,100  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Technology Package 2,843  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 3,100 3,025
Options (change) 2,843 2,678
Destination 810 875
Total Price $36,430 $27,795
Total Invoice $33,956 $26,415

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,660
Model Year20102017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,430$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-125
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,430$27,670
Total Invoice$33,956$26,415
Adjustments for Features0-119
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,956$26,296

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$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
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 
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$3,800$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$125
Value of Feature Adjustments0-119

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102017
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.3,076 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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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 audio100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested95062%
Total Not Requested57538%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested80039%
Total Not Requested125061%

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