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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: $32,495

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $12,480

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
TrimTurboPremium PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $31,050 $33,900 $35,800
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Advance Package     6,700
AWD     1,500
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Advance Package     6,347
AWD     1,421
Options (change) 450 450 8,200
Options (change) 360 360 7,768
Destination 995 995 975
Total Price $32,495 $35,345 $44,975

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $37,934
Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
TrimTurboPremium PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine250hp I4250hp I4279hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12410, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$32,495$35,345$44,975
Adjustments for Features00-3,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,495$35,345$41,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,850$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year202120212018
ModelMazda3Mazda3RDX
TrimTurboPremium PlusBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Power liftgate  $350
Remote start  $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane keeping assist  $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rollover sensor  $50
Wide-view rear camera  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
CD player  $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player  $0
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation system  $600
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
Interior ambient lighting  $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical  $100
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Total Value of Features$4,750$4,750$8,380
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$3,630
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,449

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RDX

Model Year20212018
ModelMazda3RDX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.3 in105.7 in
Length175.6 in184.4 in
Width70.7 in73.7 in
Height56.7 in65.0 in
Curb Weight3,371 lb.3,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in55.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.1 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
0.0 ft361.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Acura RDX

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Fog lights125No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Remote start150No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Surround sound250No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Navigation system600No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
ELS, 410W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Lane keeping assist400No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested290047%
Total Not Requested326553%

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