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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: $25,410

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,505

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,142

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132006
ModelMazda3Mazda3RL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $49,300
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $43,912
Tech Package 1,500    
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Cargo net 40 40  
Tech Package 1,290    
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Cargo net 32 32  
Options (change) 1,815 315 0
Options (change) 1,542 252 0
Destination 795 795 615
Total Price $25,410 $25,460 $49,915
Total Invoice $24,142 $24,334 $44,527

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,647
Model Year201320132006
ModelMazda3Mazda3RL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T5
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17245/50-17
Total Price$25,410$25,460$49,915
Adjustments for Features00-4,190
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,410$25,460$45,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,142$24,334$44,527
Adjustments for Features00-3,738
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,142$24,334$40,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year201320132006
ModelMazda3Mazda3RL
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225
Sunshades, second row  $125
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger 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$1,600$1,600$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$4,190
Value of Feature Adjustments00-3,738

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20132006
ModelMazda3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in193.6 in
Width69.1 in72.2 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.1 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested112565%
Total Not Requested60035%

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