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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: $2,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $3,891

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,845 $25,545
Base Invoice $21,754 $24,438
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 1,002
Destination 615 820
Total Price $24,460 $27,415
Total Invoice $22,369 $26,260

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,867
Model Year20062015
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG28/39 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,460$27,415
Adjustments for Features0-7,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$20,360
Total Invoice$22,369$26,260
Adjustments for Features0-6,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$19,502

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-Ss Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Cassette player$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Navigation system $600
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Digital instruments $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Heated front seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$845$7,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,758

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelRSXMazda3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in106.3 in
Length172.4 in175.6 in
Width67.9 in70.7 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,840 lb.2,999 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.6 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.1 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.3 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
16.0 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
16.047.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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