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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: $25,595

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,368

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,006

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,300 $24,850 $32,895
Base Invoice $22,283 $23,766 $30,646
Tech Package 1,500    
Technology Package     3,100
Tech Package 1,290    
Technology Package     2,843
Options (change) 1,500 0 3,100
Options (change) 1,290 0 2,843
Destination 795 795 885
Total Price $25,595 $25,645 $36,880
Total Invoice $24,368 $24,561 $34,374

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,960
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,839
Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine155hp I4167hp I4240hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17235/55-18
Total Price$25,595$25,645$36,880
Adjustments for Features00-2,325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,595$25,645$34,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,368$24,561$34,374
Adjustments for Features00-2,167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,368$24,561$32,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$193$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year201320132012
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Leather door panel trim  $250
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Total Value of Features$1,125$1,125$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments00-2,167

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20132012
ModelMazda3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in104.3 in
Length177.4 in180.7 in
Width69.1 in73.6 in
Height57.9 in65.2 in
Curb Weight2,897 lb.3,744 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in37.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft327.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		42.8 ft360.6 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested97564%
Total Not Requested55036%

Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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