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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: $27,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,946

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,520 $24,000
Base Invoice $32,430 $22,952
Technology Package 3,700  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 3,424  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,700 2,410
Options (change) 3,424 2,056
Destination 895 795
Total Price $39,115 $27,205
Total Invoice $36,749 $25,803

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,150
Model Year20142012
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$39,115$27,205
Adjustments for Features-4,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,075$27,205
Total Invoice$36,749$25,803
Adjustments for Features-3,7960
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,953$25,803

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Power liftgate$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
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
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$5,990$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7960

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length183.5 in177.4 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested147559%
Total Not Requested104041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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