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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: $17,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $16,331

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $41,900 $24,000
Base Invoice $39,177 $22,952
Navigation Package 1,750  
Cold Weather Package 440  
Cargo mat 105 50
Tech Package   2,135
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Rear bumper protector   50
Navigation Package 1,619  
Cold Weather Package 405  
Cargo mat 63 40
Tech Package   1,836
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Rear bumper protector   40
Options (change) 2,295 2,510
Options (change) 2,087 2,136
Destination 950 795
Total Price $45,145 $27,305
Total Invoice $42,214 $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: $14,560
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,264
Model Year20162012
ModelRXMazda3
Trim350MazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18225/40-18
Total Price$45,145$27,305
Adjustments for Features-3,2800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,865$27,305
Total Invoice$42,214$25,883
Adjustments for Features-3,0670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,147$25,883

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
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 
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 
Blind spot warning system $200
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Laminated front side windows$200 
Self-repairing paint$0 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
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 
Analog clock$25 
Boost gauge $75
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,180$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,280$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,0670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
ModelRXMazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase109.8 in103.9 in
Length192.5 in177.4 in
Width74.6 in69.1 in
Height67.7 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.6 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
18.4 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
56.3 ft342.8 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%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested177580%
Total Not Requested45020%

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