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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: $27,230

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,938

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182016
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $25,445
Base Invoice $33,995 $24,343
Advance Package 6,700  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Advance Package 6,347  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 6,700 950
Options (change) 6,347 760
Destination 975 835
Total Price $43,475 $27,230
Total Invoice $41,317 $25,938

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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: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,696
Model Year20182016
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp 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$43,475$27,230
Adjustments for Features-5,9800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,495$27,230
Total Invoice$41,317$25,938
Adjustments for Features-5,6830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,634$25,938

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Cruise control $150
Power liftgate$350 
Remote start$150 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Forward collision warning$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Wide-view rear camera$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,755$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6830

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase105.7 in106.3 in
Length184.4 in175.6 in
Width73.7 in70.7 in
Height65.0 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,737 lb.2,945 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested267543%
Total Not Requested349057%

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