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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: $27,305

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $15,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $12,219

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $24,000
Base Invoice $33,099 $22,952
Navigation system 2,650  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Package 1,245  
Cargo mat 95 50
Rain-sensing wipers 125  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system 2,225  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Premium Package 1,122  
Cargo mat 57 40
Rain-sensing wipers 100  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 4,930 2,510
Options (change) 4,238 2,136
Destination 765 795
Total Price $43,095 $27,305
Total Invoice $38,102 $25,883

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,160
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,125
Model Year20082012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17225/40-18
Total Price$43,095$27,305
Adjustments for Features-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,465$27,305
Total Invoice$38,102$25,883
Adjustments for Features-4,0940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,008$25,883

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,805$3,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,0940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
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 Weight3,870 lb.3,281 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 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2875100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested147566%
Total Not Requested75034%

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