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Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,212

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,637

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,179

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRXRXMazda3Mazda3
Trim330400hi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $36,370 $44,660 $23,150 $23,400
Base Invoice $32,186 $39,746 $22,141 $22,378
Navigation system 2,350 2,350    
Premium Package 2,145      
Heated front seats 665 665    
Xenon HID headlights 815      
Cargo mat 92 92 50 50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,400 1,400
Universal garage door opener     75 75
Fog lights     325  
Navigation system 1,980 1,980    
Premium Package 1,716      
Heated front seats 532 532    
Xenon HID headlights 652      
Cargo mat 55 55 40 40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,204 1,204
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Fog lights     260  
Options (change) 6,067 3,107 2,050 1,725
Options (change) 4,935 2,567 1,724 1,464
Destination 695 695 795 795
Gas Tax 0 -2,200 0 0
Total Price $43,132 $46,262 $25,995 $25,920
Total Invoice $37,816 $40,808 $24,660 $24,637

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,029
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRXRXMazda3Mazda3
Trim330400hi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine223hp V6208hp V6 H155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionA5CVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8132, 8265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17235/55-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$43,132$46,262$25,995$25,920
Adjustments for Features-2,805-2,780-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,327$43,482$25,645$25,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,155$0$275
Total Invoice$37,816$40,808$24,660$24,637
Adjustments for Features-2,459-2,452-3320
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,357$38,356$24,328$24,637
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,999$0$309

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRXRXMazda3Mazda3
Trim330400hi Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
CVT $1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350  
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$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$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Roof rack$300$300  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 $125
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Laminated front side windows$200$200  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Cassette player$50   
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Tachometer$75 $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Wood trim$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Total Value of Features$4,930$4,905$2,475$2,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,805$2,780$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,459-2,452-3320

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062012
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in177.4 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,861 lb.2,897 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft342.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 330

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested200079%
Total Not Requested52521%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 400h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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