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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,350

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,452

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,112

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092013
ModelMazda3RDX
TrimMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $34,320
Base Invoice $21,286 $32,245
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,950  
Technology Package   3,700
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,677  
Technology Package   3,424
Options (change) 3,940 3,700
Options (change) 3,496 3,424
Destination 670 895
Total Price $27,350 $38,915
Total Invoice $25,452 $36,564

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,024
Model Year20092013
ModelMazda3RDX
TrimMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4273hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,350$38,915
Adjustments for Features0-5,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,350$33,500
Total Invoice$25,452$36,564
Adjustments for Features0-5,088
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,452$31,476

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092013
ModelMazda3RDX
TrimMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Power liftgate $350
Proximity key $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,400$6,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,088

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20092013
ModelMazda3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length176.6 in183.5 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.7 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.3,717 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft361.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested77548%
Total Not Requested82552%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power liftgate350No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested122549%
Total Not Requested129051%

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