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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: $30,340

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,660

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,443

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,450 $25,995
Base Invoice $44,324 $24,869
Advance Package 12,000  
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Obstacle detection, rear   450
Advance Package 10,859  
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Obstacle detection, rear   360
Options (change) 12,000 3,550
Options (change) 10,859 2,996
Destination 920 795
Total Price $61,370 $30,340
Total Invoice $56,103 $28,660

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,925
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,776
Model Year20152014
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$61,370$30,340
Adjustments for Features-5,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,265$30,340
Total Invoice$56,103$28,660
Adjustments for Features-4,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,436$28,660

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Lane keeping assist$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
Media drive$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Total Value of Features$9,480$4,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152014
ModelRLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length196.1 in180.3 in
Width74.4 in70.7 in
Height57.7 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,934 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, high-speed200No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Sunshades, second row125No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Krell, 500W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Laminated rear side windows100No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested212537%
Total Not Requested367563%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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