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Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,060

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $1,030

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,643

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,325 $17,370
Base Invoice $18,549 $16,262
Leather seating surfaces 1,150  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Grand Touring Package   1,795
Leather seating surfaces 1,047  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Grand Touring Package   1,673
Options (change) 1,150 3,130
Options (change) 1,047 2,821
Destination 615 560
Total Price $22,090 $21,060
Total Invoice $20,211 $19,643

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,063
Model Year20062006
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4160hp I4
TransmissionM5M5
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/34 MPG26/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$22,090$21,060
Adjustments for Features0-2,675
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,090$18,385
Total Invoice$20,211$19,643
Adjustments for Features0-2,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$17,148

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimBases
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Side curtain airbags $350
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Fog lights $125
Heated mirrors$25 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Heated front seats $200
Total Value of Features$400$3,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,495

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelRSXMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length172.4 in176.6 in
Width67.9 in69.1 in
Height54.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,734 lb.2,808 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.031.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350No
Total Requested145041%
Total Not Requested207559%

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