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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,815

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,119

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $10,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172009
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,670 $22,740
Base Invoice $33,872 $21,286
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 0 2,420
Options (change) 0 2,163
Destination 975 670
Total Price $36,645 $25,830
Total Invoice $34,847 $24,119

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,400
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,530
Model Year20172009
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,645$25,830
Adjustments for Features-4,4150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$25,830
Total Invoice$34,847$24,119
Adjustments for Features-4,1980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,649$24,119

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
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 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,790$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,415$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,1980

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in176.6 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		26.1 ft317.1 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77551%
Total Not Requested75049%

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