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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: $30,115

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,337

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,980

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $35,800 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,995 $22,862
Advance Package 6,700  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   495
Remote start   550
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Advance Package 6,347  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   396
Remote start   440
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 6,700 5,345
Options (change) 6,347 4,600
Destination 975 875
Total Price $43,475 $30,115
Total Invoice $41,317 $28,337

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,172
Model Year20182017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine279hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,475$30,115
Adjustments for Features-2,9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,520$30,115
Total Invoice$41,317$28,337
Adjustments for Features-2,8080
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,509$28,337

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
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 
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
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 headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Total Value of Features$6,880$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,955$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8080

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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.3,076 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

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 start150Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
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
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested362559%
Total Not Requested254041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested180088%
Total Not Requested25012%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested105078%
Total Not Requested30022%

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