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Lexus NX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus NX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $16,205

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelNXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim200tPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $34,480 $28,000 $31,050 $33,900
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 900      
Lane departure warning 250      
LED headlights 1,160      
Luxury Package 7,810      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 828      
Lane departure warning 232      
LED headlights 1,068      
Luxury Package 7,194      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 10,120 325 325 325
Options (change) 9,322 260 260 260
Destination 925 995 995 995
Total Price $45,525 $29,320 $32,370 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,900
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $38,196
Model Year2015202120212021
ModelNXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim200tPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine235hp I4186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/60-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,525$29,320$32,370$35,220
Adjustments for Features-3,3050-1,250-1,250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,220$29,320$31,120$33,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,800$4,650

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Features Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015202120212021
ModelNXMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim200tPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100   
Power liftgate$350   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0   
Rollover sensor$50   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Roof rails$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125   
Climate Control 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear wiper$175$175  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250   
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275   
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Self-repairing paint$0   
Wheel-lip moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Aux input $50$50$50
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25   
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Fog lights$125   
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300   
Manual recliner, second row seats$75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,655$3,350$4,600$4,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,305$0$1,250$1,250
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0840-48-45

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus NX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
ModelNXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase104.7 in107.3 in
Length182.3 in175.6 in
Width73.6 in70.7 in
Height64.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,941 lb.3,093 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.3 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.7 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus NX 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Power thigh support adjuster, passenger seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Power liftgate350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600No
DVD-compatible player0No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
225/60HR18 tires400No
Remote app25No
App support0Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested272545%
Total Not Requested330055%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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