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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: $24,460

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $545

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $1,032

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,845 $22,440
Base Invoice $21,754 $20,991
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Cassette player   200
Grand Touring Package   1,600
Cassette player   160
Options (change) 0 1,915
Options (change) 0 1,760
Destination 615 650
Total Price $24,460 $25,005
Total Invoice $22,369 $23,401

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,480
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $863
Model Year20062008
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,460$25,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$22,980
Total Invoice$22,369$23,401
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$21,506

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SMazdaSpeed3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
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
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Total Value of Features$2,225$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,895

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
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 Weight2,840 lb.3,041 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
16.043.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Partial leather seating sufaces450Yes
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested65032%
Total Not Requested140068%

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