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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $50,950 $19,545
Base Invoice $46,864 $18,303
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Tech Package   1,835
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Tech Package   1,578
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 0 5,320
Options (change) 0 4,791
Destination 940 795
Total Price $51,890 $25,660
Total Invoice $47,804 $23,889

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,294
Model Year20162011
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)404, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$51,890$25,660
Adjustments for Features-3,9300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,960$25,660
Total Invoice$47,804$23,889
Adjustments for Features-3,6210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,183$23,889

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
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 
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 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Spotter mirror(s)$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 
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$7,180$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,930$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,6210

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162011
ModelRLXMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length196.1 in180.7 in
Width74.4 in69.1 in
Height57.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,955 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume15.3 ft311.8 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested222561%
Total Not Requested145039%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested167583%
Total Not Requested35017%

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