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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: $29,520

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,664

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,855

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,412

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Model Year2017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,155 $42,770 $43,010 $25,045
Base Invoice $37,345 $39,776 $39,999 $23,961
Adaptive cruise control 500 500 500  
Luxury Package 2,990   2,700  
Sunroof 1,100 1,100 1,100  
235/40VR19 795      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,550 2,550 2,550  
F Sport Package 4,105 3,700 4,105  
Rear spoiler 399 399 399  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 450
Fog lights 410 410 410  
All-weather floor mats 110 110 110 100
Cargo mat 105 105 105 70
Cargo net 65 65 65 60
Touring Technology Package       2,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Adaptive cruise control 460 460 460  
Luxury Package 2,752   2,484  
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012  
235/40VR19 732      
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,355 2,355 2,355  
F Sport Package 3,777 3,404 3,777  
Rear spoiler 280 280 280  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 460 360
Fog lights 376 376 376  
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 80
Cargo mat 65 65 65 50
Cargo net 39 39 39 48
Touring Technology Package       2,236
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 13,629 9,439 12,544 3,655
Options (change) 12,373 8,516 11,373 3,074
Destination 975 975 975 820
Total Price $54,759 $53,184 $56,529 $29,520
Total Invoice $50,693 $49,267 $52,347 $27,855

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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: $19,174
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,253
Model Year2017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s Grand 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$29,520
Adjustments for Features-4,440-4,490-4,1650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,319$48,694$52,364$29,520
Cost Above Minimum$1,625$0$3,670$0
Total Invoice$50,693$49,267$52,347$27,855
Adjustments for Features-4,110-4,159-3,8570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,583$45,108$48,490$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$1,475$0$3,382$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017201720172015
ModelRCRCRCMazda3
Trim200t300350s Grand 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 
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
Forward collision warning$200$200$200 
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  
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based   $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters   $0
Black grille (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200 
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 
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
Xenon HID headlights   $500
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,640$7,690$7,365$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,440$4,490$4,165$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,110-4,159-3,8570

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172015
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.2,855 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
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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%

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
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
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 wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

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 system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested257584%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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