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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: $26,770

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,381

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,527

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $49,300
Base Invoice $22,144 $43,912
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
Cargo net 50  
Technology Package   3,800
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
Cargo net 40  
Technology Package   3,381
Options (change) 2,750 3,800
Options (change) 2,362 3,381
Destination 875 615
Total Price $26,770 $53,715
Total Invoice $25,381 $47,908

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,039
Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4290hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/680-460
Total Price$26,770$53,715
Adjustments for Features0-2,790
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,770$50,925
Total Invoice$25,381$47,908
Adjustments for Features0-2,488
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,381$45,420

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
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, 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$3,825$6,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,488

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172006
ModelMazda3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in193.6 in
Width70.7 in72.2 in
Height57.3 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,012 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested110056%
Total Not Requested85044%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

Option Package Details
Acura RL

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Tires, run-flat150No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
245/680VR460 tires400No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200Yes
Total Requested85061%
Total Not Requested55039%

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