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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: $27,205

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,803

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $11,898

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RDX
TrimMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $35,370
Base Invoice $22,952 $33,287
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Technology Package   3,700
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Technology Package   3,474
Options (change) 2,410 3,700
Options (change) 2,056 3,474
Destination 795 940
Total Price $27,205 $40,010
Total Invoice $25,803 $37,701

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,725
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,111
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RDX
TrimMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,205$40,010
Adjustments for Features0-5,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,205$34,930
Total Invoice$25,803$37,701
Adjustments for Features0-4,787
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,803$32,914

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122016
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
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,375$7,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,787

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in105.7 in
Length177.4 in184.4 in
Width69.1 in73.7 in
Height57.9 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested105035%
Total Not Requested194065%

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