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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: $25,995

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,405

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,695

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
TrimGrand TouringP-AWSSport Hybrid SH-AWD
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $54,450 $59,950
Base Invoice $22,144 $50,530 $55,626
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Options (change) 1,975 0 0
Options (change) 1,676 0 0
Destination 875 950 950
Total Price $25,995 $55,400 $60,900
Total Invoice $24,695 $51,480 $56,576

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,825
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,529
Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
TrimGrand 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$25,995$55,400$60,900
Adjustments for Features0-4,580-6,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,995$50,820$54,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,025
Total Invoice$24,695$51,480$56,576
Adjustments for Features0-4,256-5,625
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,695$47,224$50,951
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,727

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year201820172017
ModelMazda3RLXRLX
TrimGrand 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
Heated steering wheel$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  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Laminated front side windows $200$200
Laminated rear side windows $100$100
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-Audio-compatible player $0$0
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
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
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Road sign information$75  
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150  
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 
Total Value of Features$3,475$8,055$9,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,580$6,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,256-5,625

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Acura RLX

Model Year20182017
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 Weight2,900 lb.3,970 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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested210079%
Total Not Requested55021%

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