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Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,915

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,500

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,964

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,963

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082018
ModelRLCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Base Price $46,280 $25,165
Base Invoice $41,560 $24,454
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Premium Package   1,435
Cargo net   50
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Premium Package   1,270
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 7,420 1,810
Options (change) 6,652 1,570
Destination 715 940
Total Price $54,415 $27,915
Total Invoice $48,927 $26,964

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,713
Model Year20082018
ModelRLCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Engine290hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460215/50-18
Total Price$54,415$27,915
Adjustments for Features-1,3900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,025$27,915
Total Invoice$48,927$26,964
Adjustments for Features-1,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,677$26,964

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelRLCX-3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Heated steering wheel $100
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Lane departure warning $200
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor $50
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Road sign information $75
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$6,840$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,390$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2500

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20082018
ModelRLCX-3
Body4dr Sedan4dr SUV
Wheelbase110.2 in101.2 in
Length193.6 in168.3 in
Width72.2 in69.6 in
Height57.1 in60.7 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
13.1 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
13.144.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested1075100%
Total Not Requested00%
CMBS and Pax
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested140070%
Total Not Requested60030%

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