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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: $26,015

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,856

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,669

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102016
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,830 $24,745
Base Invoice $42,470 $23,673
Technology Package 3,620  
Cargo net   60
Universal garage door opener   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Technology Package 3,245  
Cargo net   48
Universal garage door opener   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 3,620 435
Options (change) 3,245 348
Destination 810 835
Total Price $51,260 $26,015
Total Invoice $46,525 $24,856

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,934
Model Year20102016
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT5M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$51,260$26,015
Adjustments for Features-4,1150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,145$26,015
Total Invoice$46,525$24,856
Adjustments for Features-3,7350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,790$24,856

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases Grand 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 
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
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
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 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height 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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,390$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,115$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7350

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20102016
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length195.8 in180.3 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight4,084 lb.2,855 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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See a complete comparison of Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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