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Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $44,324 $21,805 $23,287
Technology Package 6,000    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Tech Package   1,500  
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Technology Package 5,430    
ELS 588W 14 speakers 0    
Tech Package   1,290  
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 6,000 1,775 275
Options (change) 5,430 1,510 220
Destination 920 795 795
Total Price $55,370 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $50,674 $24,110 $24,302

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,686
Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$55,370$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-5,33000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,040$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$50
Total Invoice$50,674$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-4,87800
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,796$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$192

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520132013
ModelRLXMazda3Mazda3
TrimBasei Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Forward collision warning$200  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Lane departure warning$200  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0  
Media drive$15  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0$0
Fog lights $125$125
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Spotter mirror(s)$50  
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100  
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$7,180$1,850$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,330$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,87800

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152013
ModelRLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in180.9 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,933 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%

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 wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested115067%
Total Not Requested57533%

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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