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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: $27,440

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,555

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,524

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $13,711

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $37,700 $22,740
Base Invoice $33,742 $21,286
Heated front seats 665  
Cargo mat 95 40
Navigation system 2,650 1,950
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Package 1,245  
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
Heated front seats 532  
Cargo mat 57 32
Navigation system 2,225 1,677
Xenon HID headlights 734  
Premium Package 1,120  
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 5,470 4,030
Options (change) 4,668 3,568
Destination 825 670
Total Price $43,995 $27,440
Total Invoice $39,235 $25,524

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,133
Model Year20092009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionA5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)132, 8222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/65-17215/45-18
Total Price$43,995$27,440
Adjustments for Features-6,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,740$27,440
Total Invoice$39,235$25,524
Adjustments for Features-5,5780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,657$25,524

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rack$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
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 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,005$1,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,5780

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.9 in103.9 in
Length186.2 in176.6 in
Width72.6 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,870 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
38.3 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
84.7 ft343.8 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 surfaces900No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power200No
Sunroof900No
Roof rack300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Illuminated door sill trim plates100No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2850100%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested107570%
Total Not Requested45030%

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