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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: $27,020

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,581

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,346

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $23,145
Base Invoice $41,560 $22,144
Technology Package 3,620  
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   1,100
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Cargo net   50
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 3,245  
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package   946
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Cargo net   40
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 7,420 3,000
Options (change) 6,652 2,562
Destination 715 875
Total Price $54,415 $27,020
Total Invoice $48,927 $25,581

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,725
Model Year20082017
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460215/45-18
Total Price$54,415$27,020
Adjustments for Features-2,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,500$27,020
Total Invoice$48,927$25,581
Adjustments for Features-2,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,306$25,581

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
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 
Black grille (optional) $0
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
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 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 tilt adjuster, driver 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$6,665$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length193.6 in180.3 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft312.4 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 Mazda3 Grand Touring

i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%

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