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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $31,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,788

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172006
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $16,880
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $15,805
Grand Touring Package     2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Satellite radio     430
Navigation system     1,750
Grand Touring Package     2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Satellite radio     344
Navigation system     1,505
Options (change) 0 0 6,050
Options (change) 0 0 5,327
Destination 950 950 560
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $23,490
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $21,692

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,253
Model Year201720172006
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H160hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M5
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$55,400$60,900$23,490
Adjustments for Features-9,185-10,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,215$50,340$23,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,125$0
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$21,692
Adjustments for Features-8,535-9,8100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,945$46,766$21,692
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,821$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172006
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Eco accelerator $100 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Stability control$400$400 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Traction control$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$11,055$12,430$1,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,185$10,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,535-9,8100

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,970 lb.2,759 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%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
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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