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Lexus RC vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,610

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,289

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,520

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,835

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCCX-3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $25,165
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $24,454
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795  
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 495
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 100
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Blind spot warning system   600    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Premium Package       1,435
Door sill trim plates       100
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732  
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 396
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 80
Cargo net 39 39 39 40
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Blind spot warning system   552    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Premium Package       1,270
Door sill trim plates       80
Options (change) 8,339 5,154 8,049 2,505
Options (change) 7,536 4,604 7,268 2,126
Destination 975 975 975 940
Total Price $49,469 $48,899 $52,034 $28,610
Total Invoice $45,856 $45,355 $48,242 $27,520

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,724
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,311
Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCCX-3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6146hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19215/50-18
Total Price$49,469$48,899$52,034$28,610
Adjustments for Features-840-565-9400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,629$48,334$51,094$28,610
Cost Above Minimum$295$0$2,760$0
Total Invoice$45,856$45,355$48,242$27,520
Adjustments for Features-779-524-8710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,077$44,831$47,371$27,520
Cost Above Minimum$246$0$2,540$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year2017201720172018
ModelRCRCRCCX-3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rollover sensor   $50
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Rear wiper   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)   $250
Wheel-lip moldings   $75
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$5,765$5,490$5,865$4,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$565$940$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-779-524-8710

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20172018
ModelRCCX-3
Body2dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase107.5 in101.2 in
Length184.8 in168.3 in
Width72.4 in69.6 in
Height54.9 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.4 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
10.444.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested170075%
Total Not Requested57525%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested180076%
Total Not Requested57524%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130065%
Total Not Requested70035%

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