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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: $25,340

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,577

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,797

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $19,540
Base Invoice $30,646 $18,305
Technology Package 3,100  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Tech Package   1,195
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Technology Package 2,843  
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Tech Package   1,028
Grand Touring Package   2,294
Options (change) 3,100 5,050
Options (change) 2,843 4,522
Destination 885 750
Total Price $36,880 $25,340
Total Invoice $34,374 $23,577

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,490
Model Year20112010
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,880$25,340
Adjustments for Features-2,4750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,405$25,340
Total Invoice$34,374$23,577
Adjustments for Features-2,3070
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,067$23,577

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$3,200$725
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3070

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
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.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom37.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		60.6 ft343.8 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 s

Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested80070%
Total Not Requested35030%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested260091%
Total Not Requested2509%

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