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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,684

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $50,950
Base Invoice $21,901 $46,864
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Options (change) 1,675 0
Options (change) 1,424 0
Destination 795 940
Total Price $25,370 $51,890
Total Invoice $24,120 $47,804

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,110
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4310hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10404, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/40-19
Total Price$25,370$51,890
Adjustments for Features0-3,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$48,010
Total Invoice$24,120$47,804
Adjustments for Features0-3,574
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$44,230

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWS
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
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 
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Spotter mirror(s) $50
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100
Rear wheel steering $1500
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,125$7,005
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,880
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,574

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in196.1 in
Width69.1 in74.4 in
Height57.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,955 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested82560%
Total Not Requested55040%

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