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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: $23,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,450

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,977

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,016

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $48,200
Base Invoice $16,989 $44,098
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Cargo net 40  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Satellite radio 430  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Cargo net 32  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Satellite radio 344  
Options (change) 4,840 0
Options (change) 4,318 0
Destination 670 895
Total Price $23,645 $49,095
Total Invoice $21,977 $44,993

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,954
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$23,645$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-6,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,645$42,480
Total Invoice$21,977$44,993
Adjustments for Features0-6,062
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,977$38,931

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
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
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound $250
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$825$7,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,062

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in195.8 in
Width69.1 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

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%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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