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Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,795

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $21,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $26,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 0 375
Options (change) 0 300
Destination 895 920
Total Price $49,095 $27,795

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $43,782
Model Year20122019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG25/35 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$49,095$27,795
Adjustments for Features0-210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,095$27,585

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Total Value of Features$6,715$6,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.3 in
Length195.8 in183.5 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.3,011 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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