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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: $1,360

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,369

Acura RSX Type-S   
Difference: $2,370

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,845 $23,895
Base Invoice $21,754 $22,862
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 0 1,050
Options (change) 0 1,002
Destination 615 875
Total Price $24,460 $25,820
Total Invoice $22,369 $24,739

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,599
Model Year20062018
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SGrand Touring
Body2dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine201hp I4184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/31 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)170, 7?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$24,460$25,820
Adjustments for Features0-6,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,460$19,590
Total Invoice$22,369$24,739
Adjustments for Features0-5,969
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,369$18,770

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Features Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
ModelRSXMazda3
TrimType-SGrand 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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $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 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
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 
Total Value of Features$845$7,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,969

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Specifications Comparison: Acura RSX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062018
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.3,076 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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