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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: $26,620

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,280 $26,500
CMBS and Pax 3,800  
Technology Package 3,620  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Cargo net   50
CMBS and Pax 3,407  
Technology Package 3,245  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Cargo net   40
Options (change) 7,420 375
Options (change) 6,652 300
Destination 715 920
Total Price $54,415 $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: $24,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,187
Model Year20082019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine290hp V6186hp I4
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/680-460215/45-18
Total Price$54,415$27,795
Adjustments for Features-1,6900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,725$27,795

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBasePremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
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
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
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
Navigation system$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
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 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood trim, alternative type$300 
Total Value of Features$8,040$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,690$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082019
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.3 in
Length193.6 in183.5 in
Width72.2 in70.7 in
Height57.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,072 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 Volume13.1 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Wood trim, alternative type0No
Total Requested35033%
Total Not Requested72567%

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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