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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: $23,955

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,449

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,064

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Fs
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $64,165 $16,880
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $59,673 $15,805
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700    
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795    
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Cargo net 65 65 65 65 40
Cargo mat 105 105 105 105 40
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 110 60
Fog lights 410 410 410    
Rear spoiler 399 399 399   325
Grand Touring Package         2,285
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Navigation system         1,750
Satellite radio         430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Universal garage door opener         75
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484    
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732    
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Cargo net 39 39 39 39 32
Cargo mat 65 65 65 65 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 65 48
Fog lights 376 376 376    
Rear spoiler 280 280 280   260
Grand Touring Package         2,130
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Navigation system         1,505
Satellite radio         344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 7,444 3,659 7,154 2,850 6,515
Options (change) 6,681 3,197 6,413 2,541 5,699
Destination 975 975 975 975 560
Total Price $48,574 $47,404 $51,139 $67,990 $23,955
Total Invoice $45,001 $43,948 $47,387 $63,189 $22,064

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,054
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,882
Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Fs
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6467hp V8160hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10256, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19205/50-17
Total Price$48,574$47,404$51,139$67,990$23,955
Adjustments for Features-5,970-5,395-6,070-4,7700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,604$42,009$45,069$63,220$23,955
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$21,211$0
Total Invoice$45,001$43,948$47,387$63,189$22,064
Adjustments for Features-5,531-5,002-5,625-4,4330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,470$38,946$41,762$58,756$22,064
Cost Above Minimum$524$0$2,816$19,810$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172017201720172006
ModelRCRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350Fs
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100   
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0 $0$0 
AWD $1700   
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement   $0 
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power rear side windows    $200
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system$200 $200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 $100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100 
Second-row high console   $250 
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 $75 
Drivetrain 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200
Retractable rear spoiler   $400 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75  
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display   $250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25  
Performance meter   $150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900 $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50$50  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,340$8,765$9,440$8,140$3,370
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,970$5,395$6,070$4,770$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,531-5,002-5,625-4,4330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172006
ModelRCMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in178.3 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height54.9 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

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 system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55065%
Total Not Requested30035%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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