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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: $19,520

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,878

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $39,760 $24,000
Base Invoice $37,177 $22,952
Navigation Package 2,775  
Premium Package 2,260  
Cargo mat 105 50
Xenon HID headlights 515  
Blind spot warning system 500  
Tech Package   2,135
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation Package 2,563  
Premium Package 2,115  
Cargo mat 63 40
Xenon HID headlights 473  
Blind spot warning system 460  
Tech Package   1,836
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 6,155 2,510
Options (change) 5,674 2,136
Destination 910 795
Total Price $46,825 $27,305
Total Invoice $43,761 $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: $13,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,663
Model Year20142012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine270hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/40-18
Total Price$46,825$27,305
Adjustments for Features-5,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,245$27,305
Total Invoice$43,761$25,883
Adjustments for Features-5,2150
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,546$25,883

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
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 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,805$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,2150

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142012
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase107.9 in103.9 in
Length187.8 in177.4 in
Width74.2 in69.1 in
Height66.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		40.0 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		80.3 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
CD player125Yes
Rearview camera200No
HD radio50No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested72549%
Total Not Requested75051%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Sunroof900No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested2450100%

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 key250Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Total Requested187584%
Total Not Requested35016%

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