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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: $27,515

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,530

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,977

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $48,200
Base Invoice $22,144 $44,098
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
Cargo net 50  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Advance Package   7,950
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
Cargo net 40  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Advance Package   7,194
Options (change) 3,495 7,950
Options (change) 2,958 7,194
Destination 875 895
Total Price $27,515 $57,045
Total Invoice $25,977 $52,187

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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: $26,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,063
Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4300hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9260, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$27,515$57,045
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,515$53,605
Total Invoice$25,977$52,187
Adjustments for Features0-3,147
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,977$49,040

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RL
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
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
Temporary spare tire$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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
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
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
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, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power-folding headrests, second row seats $50
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,900$7,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,147

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RL

Model Year20172012
ModelMazda3RL
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in195.8 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.3 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,013 lb.4,099 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 ft313.8 ft3

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

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

Advance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested217577%
Total Not Requested65023%

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