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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: $27,230

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,938

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,379

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3RDX
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $25,445 $35,800
Base Invoice $24,343 $33,995
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Universal garage door opener 125  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
Advance Package   6,700
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Universal garage door opener 100  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
Advance Package   6,347
Options (change) 950 6,700
Options (change) 760 6,347
Destination 835 975
Total Price $27,230 $43,475
Total Invoice $25,938 $41,317

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,265
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,696
Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3RDX
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/37 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$27,230$43,475
Adjustments for Features0-5,980
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,230$37,495
Total Invoice$25,938$41,317
Adjustments for Features0-5,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,938$35,634

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3RDX
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
Power liftgate $350
Remote start $150
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rollover sensor $50
Wide-view rear camera $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
Media drive $15
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
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 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, 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
Alloy wheels$350 
Machined alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$7,755
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,980
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,683

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20162018
ModelMazda3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in105.7 in
Length175.6 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height57.3 in65.0 in
Curb Weight2,945 lb.3,737 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 audio100Yes
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist400No
Total Requested267543%
Total Not Requested349057%

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