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Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

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Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,780

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,578

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152016
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,095 $25,445
Base Invoice $32,962 $24,343
Technology Package 3,700  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 3,424  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,700 500
Options (change) 3,424 400
Destination 920 835
Total Price $39,715 $26,780
Total Invoice $37,306 $25,578

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,835
Model Year20152016
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine273hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG25/37 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$39,715$26,780
Adjustments for Features-2,0150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,700$26,780
Total Invoice$37,306$25,578
Adjustments for Features-1,8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,413$25,578

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
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 
911 assist $25
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $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 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,315$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,015$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8930

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152016
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length183.5 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,717 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft347.1 ft3

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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 audio100Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested157563%
Total Not Requested94037%

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