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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: $26,195

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,039

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,492

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122018
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $32,895 $23,895
Base Invoice $30,646 $22,862
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 1,425
Options (change) 0 1,302
Destination 885 875
Total Price $33,780 $26,195
Total Invoice $31,531 $25,039

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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: $7,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,492
Model Year20122018
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/24 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,780$26,195
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,780$26,195
Total Invoice$31,531$25,039
Adjustments for Features00
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,531$25,039

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
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 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
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 
Total Value of Features$3,675$3,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments00

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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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