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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,660

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,142

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,544

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720132013
ModelRLMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,780 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $40,795 $21,805 $23,287
Technology Package 3,620    
Tech Package   1,500  
Cargo net   40 40
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Technology Package 3,221    
Tech Package   1,290  
Cargo net   32 32
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 3,620 1,815 315
Options (change) 3,221 1,542 252
Destination 670 795 795
Total Price $50,070 $25,410 $25,460
Total Invoice $44,686 $24,142 $24,334

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,420
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,760
Model Year200720132013
ModelRLMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-17205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$50,070$25,410$25,460
Adjustments for Features-4,24000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,830$25,410$25,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$44,686$24,142$24,334
Adjustments for Features-3,78400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,902$24,142$24,334
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200720132013
ModelRLMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row$125  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50  
Wood trim, alternative type$300  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$5,790$1,550$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,240$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,78400

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20072013
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length193.6 in180.9 in
Width72.2 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested75070%
Total Not Requested32530%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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