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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $48,450
Base Invoice $18,303 $44,324
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Technology Package   6,000
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Technology Package   5,430
ELS 588W 14 speakers   0
Options (change) 5,320 6,000
Options (change) 4,791 5,430
Destination 795 920
Total Price $25,660 $55,370
Total Invoice $23,889 $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: $24,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,770
Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,660$55,370
Adjustments for Features0-5,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$49,890
Total Invoice$23,889$50,674
Adjustments for Features0-5,015
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,889$45,659

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3RLX
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Laminated front side windows $200
Laminated rear side windows $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Heated mirrors $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,175$7,655
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,015

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20112015
ModelMazda3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.7 in196.1 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,933 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested160060%
Total Not Requested105040%

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