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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: $18,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,524

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,095

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,900 $22,740
Base Invoice $39,177 $21,286
Navigation Package 1,750  
Cold Weather Package 440  
Heated front seats 440  
Cargo mat 105 40
Grand Touring Package   1,715
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation system   1,950
Navigation Package 1,619  
Cold Weather Package 405  
Heated front seats 405  
Cargo mat 63 32
Grand Touring Package   1,599
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Navigation system   1,677
Options (change) 2,735 4,030
Options (change) 2,492 3,568
Destination 950 670
Total Price $45,585 $27,440
Total Invoice $42,619 $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: $13,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,556
Model Year20162009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,585$27,440
Adjustments for Features-4,8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,730$27,440
Total Invoice$42,619$25,524
Adjustments for Features-4,5390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,080$25,524

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
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 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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,830$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,5390

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162009
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in176.6 in
Width74.6 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,041 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Unbranded, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Wiper de-icer25No
Quick response PTC heater (optional)0No
Total Requested10057%
Total Not Requested7543%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested87557%
Total Not Requested65043%

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