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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: $27,080

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,142

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182007
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $22,340
Base Invoice $33,995 $20,898
Technology Package 3,700  
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Universal garage door opener   75
Satellite radio   430
Navigation system   1,750
Technology Package 3,505  
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Universal garage door opener   60
Satellite radio   344
Navigation system   1,505
Options (change) 3,700 4,145
Options (change) 3,505 3,649
Destination 975 595
Total Price $40,475 $27,080
Total Invoice $38,475 $25,142

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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: $7,691
Model Year20182007
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$40,475$27,080
Adjustments for Features-5,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,540$27,080
Total Invoice$38,475$25,142
Adjustments for Features-5,6420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,833$25,142

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
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 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Alloy wheels $350
Machined alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,705$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6420

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182007
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 ft331.2 ft3

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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 sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200No
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested239080%

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
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested122562%
Total Not Requested75038%

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