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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $31,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $28,982

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $48,450
Base Invoice $15,805 $44,324
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 6,050 6,000
Options (change) 5,327 5,430
Destination 560 920
Total Price $23,490 $55,370
Total Invoice $21,692 $50,674

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,345
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,086
Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$23,490$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-7,535
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$47,835
Total Invoice$21,692$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-6,896
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,692$43,778

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Forward collision warning $200
Knee airbag, driver $75
Lane departure warning $200
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,720$9,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,535
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,896

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20062015
ModelMazda3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in196.1 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,934 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Woodgrain trim (optional)0No
245/40WR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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