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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: $26,045

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,231

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $9,651

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152010
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,095 $23,195
Base Invoice $32,962 $21,717
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 2,100
Options (change) 0 1,764
Destination 920 750
Total Price $36,015 $26,045
Total Invoice $33,882 $24,231

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,087
Model Year20152010
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$36,015$26,045
Adjustments for Features-2,7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,290$26,045
Total Invoice$33,882$24,231
Adjustments for Features-2,5640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,318$24,231

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152010
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 
Proximity key$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Boost gauge $75
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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$4,850$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,725$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5640

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152010
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.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		61.3 ft343.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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