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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: $25,283

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,722

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,404

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,264

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $18,135
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $16,989
Navigation Package 1,470 1,470 1,470  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795   795  
Cargo mat 105 105 105 40
Cargo net 65 65 65 40
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 78
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,760
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Navigation system       1,950
Navigation Package 1,360 1,360 1,360  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732   732  
Cargo mat 65 65 65 32
Cargo net 39 39 39 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 62
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,574
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Navigation system       1,677
Options (change) 7,045 3,260 6,755 6,478
Options (change) 6,401 2,917 6,133 5,745
Destination 975 975 975 670
Total Price $48,175 $47,005 $50,740 $25,283
Total Invoice $44,721 $43,668 $47,107 $23,404

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,932
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,814
Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6156hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10256, 10256, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$48,175$47,005$50,740$25,283
Adjustments for Features-5,365-4,790-5,4650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,810$42,215$45,275$25,283
Cost Above Minimum$595$0$3,060$0
Total Invoice$44,721$43,668$47,107$23,404
Adjustments for Features-4,980-4,450-5,0740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,741$39,218$42,033$23,404
Cost Above Minimum$523$0$2,815$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172009
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0 $0 
AWD $1700  
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power rear side windows   $200
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
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
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 $75 
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,840$7,265$7,940$2,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,365$4,790$5,465$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,980-4,450-5,0740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172009
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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested112551%
Total Not Requested107549%

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

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%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested117549%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%

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