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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: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,322

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Model Year2017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $19,545
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $18,303
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Cargo net 65 65 65 40
Cargo mat 105 105 105 50
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 80
Fog lights 410 410 410  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Grand Touring Package       3,210
Tech Package       1,835
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Cargo net 39 39 39 32
Cargo mat 65 65 65 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64
Fog lights 376 376 376  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Grand Touring Package       2,993
Tech Package       1,578
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 12,629 8,439 11,544 5,490
Options (change) 11,453 7,596 10,453 4,927
Destination 975 975 975 795
Total Price $53,759 $52,184 $55,529 $25,830
Total Invoice $49,773 $48,347 $51,427 $24,025

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,351
Model Year2017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 17835, 17835, 17242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$53,759$52,184$55,529$25,830
Adjustments for Features-5,315-5,365-5,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,444$46,819$50,489$25,830
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$49,773$48,347$51,427$24,025
Adjustments for Features-4,921-4,971-4,6680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,852$43,376$46,759$24,025
Cost Above Minimum$1,476$0$3,383$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172011
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s
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 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0 $0 
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 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
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 
Boost gauge$75   
Compass   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250$250 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25 
Performance meter$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights   $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 $900$900
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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,965$8,015$7,690$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,315$5,365$5,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,921-4,971-4,6680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
ModelRCMazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length184.8 in180.7 in
Width72.4 in69.1 in
Height54.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,738 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%

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
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

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
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
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
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested257584%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%

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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%

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