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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: $27,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,555

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,979

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,400 $23,895
Base Invoice $33,099 $22,862
Heated front seats 665  
Premium Package 1,245  
Navigation system 2,650  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Cargo mat 95 75
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Door sill trim plates   125
Interior ambient lighting   250
Rear bumper protector   100
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,050
Heated front seats 532  
Premium Package 1,122  
Navigation system 2,225  
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Cargo mat 57 60
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Door sill trim plates   100
Interior ambient lighting   200
Rear bumper protector   80
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,002
Options (change) 5,470 3,200
Options (change) 4,670 2,818
Destination 765 875
Total Price $43,635 $27,970
Total Invoice $38,534 $26,555

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,804
Model Year20082017
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionA5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG27/36 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$43,635$27,970
Adjustments for Features-1,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$27,970
Total Invoice$38,534$26,555
Adjustments for Features-1,1750
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,359$26,555

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Full-size spare tire$225 
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Body kit (gray/black)$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,980$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,330$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1750

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in106.3 in
Length186.2 in175.6 in
Width72.6 in70.7 in
Height66.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft320.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft347.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900Yes
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested97548%

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