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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: $28,680

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,144

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172016
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $54,450 $59,950 $24,745
Base Invoice $50,530 $55,626 $23,673
Technology Package     2,600
Universal garage door opener     125
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Technology Package     2,236
Universal garage door opener     100
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 0 0 3,100
Options (change) 0 0 2,636
Destination 950 950 835
Total Price $55,400 $60,900 $28,680
Total Invoice $51,480 $56,576 $27,144

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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: $21,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,453
Model Year201720172016
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine310hp V6310hp V6 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6S7M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)588, 14588, 14?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$55,400$60,900$28,680
Adjustments for Features-5,255-6,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,145$54,170$28,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,025$0
Total Invoice$51,480$56,576$27,144
Adjustments for Features-4,883-6,2520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,597$50,324$27,144
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,727$0

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Features Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172016
ModelRLXRLXMazda3
TrimP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWDs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
7-speed automated manual $1200 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0 $0
AWD $1700 
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0$0 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Eco accelerator $100 
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 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Wide-view rear camera$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250 
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear $500 
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$200 
Laminated rear side windows$100$100 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0 
Media drive$15$15 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
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, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger 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 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical$100$100 
Rear wheel steering$1500  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,380$9,855$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,255$6,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,883-6,2520

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RLX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172016
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 Weight3,970 lb.2,855 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
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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