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Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,230

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,677

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,912

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015
ModelRCMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $25,045
Base Invoice $39,796 $23,961
Adaptive cruise control 500  
Luxury Package 2,700  
Sunroof 1,100  
F Sport Package 3,985  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 450
Fog lights 410  
Touring Technology Package   2,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Adaptive cruise control 460  
Luxury Package 2,484  
Sunroof 1,012  
F Sport Package 3,668  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 360
Fog lights 376  
Touring Technology Package   2,236
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Options (change) 11,805 3,425
Options (change) 10,868 2,896
Destination 925 820
Total Price $55,520 $29,290
Total Invoice $51,589 $27,677

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,415
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,367
Model Year20152015
ModelRCMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$55,520$29,290
Adjustments for Features-3,8150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,705$29,290
Total Invoice$51,589$27,677
Adjustments for Features-3,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,044$27,677

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelRCMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows $200
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Forward collision warning$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Traffic information $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$6,140$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,815$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5450

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelRCMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length184.8 in180.3 in
Width72.4 in70.7 in
Height54.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50017%
Total Not Requested242583%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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