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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: $28,680

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,569

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,783

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172011
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,670 $23,700
Base Invoice $33,872 $22,191
Technology Package 3,700  
Tech Package   2,515
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 3,505  
Tech Package   2,163
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,700 4,185
Options (change) 3,505 3,583
Destination 975 795
Total Price $40,345 $28,680
Total Invoice $38,352 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,786
Model Year20172011
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$40,345$28,680
Adjustments for Features-4,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,140$28,680
Total Invoice$38,352$26,569
Adjustments for Features-3,9970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,355$26,569

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
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 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
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
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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 height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
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$7,255$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9970

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in103.9 in
Length184.4 in177.4 in
Width73.7 in69.1 in
Height65.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.3,221 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested85028%
Total Not Requested214072%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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