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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: $25,165

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,310

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,217

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $49,300
Base Invoice $16,989 $43,912
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Cargo net 40  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Cargo net 32  
Options (change) 6,360 0
Options (change) 5,651 0
Destination 670 615
Total Price $25,165 $49,915
Total Invoice $23,310 $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: $18,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,316
Model Year20092006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM5T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$25,165$49,915
Adjustments for Features0-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,165$43,300
Total Invoice$23,310$44,527
Adjustments for Features0-5,901
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,310$38,626

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092006
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 
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 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player$50 
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$875$7,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,901

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092006
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 Weight2,991 lb.4,012 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?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested192574%
Total Not Requested67526%

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