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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: $27,755

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $14,770

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20202013
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,800 $24,200
Technology Package 3,700  
Tech Package   2,485
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Technology Package 3,505  
Tech Package   2,137
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,700 2,760
Options (change) 3,505 2,357
Destination 1,025 795
Total Price $42,525 $27,755

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,390
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,338
Model Year20202013
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionT10M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19225/40-18
Total Price$42,525$27,755
Adjustments for Features-5,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,145$27,755

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202013
ModelRDXMazda3
TrimBaseMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500 
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 
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
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$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
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$8,105$2,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5730

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202013
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in177.4 in
Width74.8 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,783 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft342.8 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 sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested110037%
Total Not Requested189063%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
App support0Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested195085%
Total Not Requested35015%

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