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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,655

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXMazda3
TrimBasePMC Editions
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,400 $51,000 $17,370
Technology Package 3,700 3,700  
Grand Touring Package     1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Universal garage door opener     75
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Technology Package 3,505 3,505  
Grand Touring Package     1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Universal garage door opener     60
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 3,700 3,700 5,560
Options (change) 3,505 3,505 4,870
Destination 1,045 1,045 560
Total Price $43,145 $55,745 $23,490

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Acura RDX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,800
Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXMazda3
TrimBasePMC Editions
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine272hp I4272hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionT10T10M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)410, 10410, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-19255/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$43,145$55,745$23,490
Adjustments for Features-6,235-7,9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,910$47,810$23,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,900$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202120212006
ModelRDXRDXMazda3
TrimBasePMC Editions
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
10-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1500$1500 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside cladding$350$350 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Machined alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,905$9,605$1,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,235$7,935$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-658-6480

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RDX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20212006
ModelRDXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase108.3 in103.9 in
Length186.8 in176.6 in
Width74.8 in69.1 in
Height65.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,784 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room60.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
31.1 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
58.9 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 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 Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX PMC Edition

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 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 Requested150050%
Total Not Requested149050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285083%
Total Not Requested60017%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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