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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: $25,215

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,752

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,350

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,534

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122009
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350450hs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,075 $45,235 $18,625
Base Invoice $36,537 $42,520 $17,446
Navigation Package 2,465 2,465  
Premium Package 2,400 2,400  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110 110  
Comfort Package 1,950 825  
Cargo mat 92 92 40
Xenon HID headlights   875  
Grand Touring Package     2,270
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Universal garage door opener     75
Rear bumper protector     50
Navigation system     1,950
Navigation Package 2,277 2,277  
Premium Package 2,244 2,244  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100 100  
Comfort Package 1,796 759  
Cargo mat 55 55 32
Xenon HID headlights   807  
Grand Touring Package     2,117
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Universal garage door opener     60
Rear bumper protector     40
Navigation system     1,677
Options (change) 7,017 6,767 5,920
Options (change) 6,472 6,242 5,234
Destination 875 875 670
Total Price $46,967 $52,877 $25,215
Total Invoice $43,884 $49,637 $23,350

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,197
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,409
Model Year201220122009
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350450hs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine275hp V6245hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT6CVT-6M5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18235/60-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,967$52,877$25,215
Adjustments for Features-6,555-6,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,412$46,247$25,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,835$0
Total Invoice$43,884$49,637$23,350
Adjustments for Features-6,125-6,2240
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,759$43,413$23,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,654$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122009
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350450hs
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Tachometer$75 $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Total Value of Features$7,005$7,080$450
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,555$6,630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,125-6,2240

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122009
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in176.6 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,179 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 450h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested180065%
Total Not Requested97535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers25Yes
Total Requested22543%
Total Not Requested30057%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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