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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,385

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,803

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Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $49,300
Base Invoice $15,805 $43,912
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 1,750  
Cargo net 40  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,505  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 6,090 0
Options (change) 5,359 0
Destination 560 615
Total Price $23,530 $49,915
Total Invoice $21,724 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,831
Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$23,530$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,530$43,220
Total Invoice$21,724$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-5,972
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,724$38,555

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$845$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,972

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20062006
ModelMazda3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in193.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.7 in57.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.4,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested285081%
Total Not Requested67519%

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