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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,150

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,549

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152012
ModelRCMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,790 $22,900
Base Invoice $39,796 $21,901
F Sport Package 3,985  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,610  
Sunroof 1,100  
Luxury Package 2,700  
Fog lights 410  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
F Sport Package 3,668  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,408  
Sunroof 1,012  
Luxury Package 2,484  
Fog lights 376  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 10,805 1,675
Options (change) 9,948 1,424
Destination 925 795
Total Price $54,520 $25,370
Total Invoice $50,669 $24,120

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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: $24,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,237
Model Year20152012
ModelRCMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$54,520$25,370
Adjustments for Features-4,6400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,880$25,370
Total Invoice$50,669$24,120
Adjustments for Features-4,3120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,357$24,120

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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, 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$6,090$1,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,640$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,3120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152012
ModelRCMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in180.9 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 detection100No
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 buckets100Yes
Total Requested70024%
Total Not Requested222576%
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 audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested85057%
Total Not Requested65043%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
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 detection100No
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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