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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: $23,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,977

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,200 $18,135
Base Invoice $44,098 $16,989
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Satellite radio   430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Cargo net   40
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Satellite radio   344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 0 4,840
Options (change) 0 4,318
Destination 895 670
Total Price $49,095 $23,645
Total Invoice $44,993 $21,977

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,954
Model Year20122009
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)260, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,095$23,645
Adjustments for Features-6,6150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,480$23,645
Total Invoice$44,993$21,977
Adjustments for Features-6,0620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,931$21,977

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Features Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMazda3
TrimBases
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound$250 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,440$825
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,615$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0620

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

Specifications Comparison: Acura RL vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelRLMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length195.8 in178.3 in
Width72.7 in69.1 in
Height57.2 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,099 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.8 ft311.4 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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