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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: $27,815

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,369

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,217

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,050

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Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $23,145
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $22,144
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Cargo net 65 65 65 50
Cargo mat 105 105 105 75
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 100
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 495
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       1,100
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Cargo net 39 39 39 40
Cargo mat 65 65 65 60
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 80
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 396
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
i-ACTIVSENSE Package       946
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 13,629 9,439 12,544 3,795
Options (change) 12,373 8,516 11,373 3,198
Destination 975 975 975 875
Total Price $54,759 $53,184 $56,529 $27,815
Total Invoice $50,693 $49,267 $52,347 $26,217

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,754
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,701
Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$54,759$53,184$56,529$27,815
Adjustments for Features-3,565-3,615-3,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,194$49,569$53,239$27,815
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$50,693$49,267$52,347$26,217
Adjustments for Features-3,300-3,349-3,0470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,393$45,918$49,300$26,217
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,382$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172017
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0$0 
Heated steering wheel $100$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
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$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
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
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 
Boost gauge$75   
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Road sign information   $75
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50 
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$6,765$6,815$6,490$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,565$3,615$3,290$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,300-3,349-3,0470

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017
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 Weight3,738 lb.2,900 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 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60019%
Total Not Requested255081%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
235/40VR19 tires400No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50018%
Total Not Requested222582%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
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
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested247580%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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