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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $18,135
Base Invoice $46,864 $16,989
Grand Touring Package   2,760
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Navigation system   1,950
Grand Touring Package   2,574
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Navigation system   1,677
Options (change) 0 6,320
Options (change) 0 5,619
Destination 940 670
Total Price $51,890 $25,125
Total Invoice $47,804 $23,278

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,648
Model Year20162009
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$51,890$25,125
Adjustments for Features-6,3800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,510$25,125
Total Invoice$47,804$23,278
Adjustments for Features-5,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,926$23,278

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
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, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$8,355$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,380$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelRLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in178.3 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192576%
Total Not Requested60024%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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