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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: $28,840

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,550

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,317

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,701

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $50,950 $59,950
Base Invoice $23,961 $46,864 $55,128
Touring Technology Package 2,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Technology Package   3,500  
Touring Technology Package 2,236    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Technology Package   3,214  
Options (change) 2,975 3,500 0
Options (change) 2,536 3,214 0
Destination 820 940 940
Total Price $28,840 $55,390 $60,890
Total Invoice $27,317 $51,018 $56,068

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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: $21,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,861
Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4310hp V6310hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T6S7
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9588, 14588, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/40-19245/40-19
Total Price$28,840$55,390$60,890
Adjustments for Features0-5,255-6,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,840$50,135$54,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$27,317$51,018$56,068
Adjustments for Features0-4,840-6,197
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,317$46,178$49,871
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,693

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201520162016
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
Trims Grand TouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
FWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0$0
Adaptive cruise control$600  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Eco accelerator  $100
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Lane keeping assist $400$400
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150  
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100
Wide-view rear camera $0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Torque-vectoring, dual-electric-motor-based, rear  $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0  
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 $350
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - mechanical $100$100
Rear wheel steering $1500 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,125$8,380$9,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,255$6,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,840-6,197

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20152016
ModelMazda3RLX
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in112.2 in
Length180.3 in196.1 in
Width70.7 in74.4 in
Height57.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,956 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in59.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft315.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
Acura RLX P-AWS

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Laminated front side windows200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Wide-view rear camera0No
ELS, 588W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Laminated rear side windows100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Pedestrian detection50No
Lane keeping assist system400No
Total Requested150042%
Total Not Requested205058%

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