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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: $22,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,277

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172012
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350350 F SportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $43,120 $50,120 $24,000
Base Invoice $40,316 $46,845 $22,952
Navigation Package 1,690 1,690  
Cargo mat 105 105 50
Blind spot warning system 1,065 1,065  
Wood trim 400    
Sunroof 1,100    
Premium Package 960    
Steering-linked headlights   415  
Tech Package     2,135
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Rear bumper protector     50
Navigation Package 1,563 1,563  
Cargo mat 63 63 40
Blind spot warning system 980 980  
Wood trim 368    
Sunroof 1,012    
Premium Package 883    
Steering-linked headlights   383  
Tech Package     1,836
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Rear bumper protector     40
Options (change) 5,320 3,275 2,510
Options (change) 4,869 2,989 2,136
Destination 975 975 795
Total Price $49,415 $54,370 $27,305
Total Invoice $46,160 $50,809 $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: $12,905
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,678
Model Year201720172012
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350350 F SportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine295hp V6295hp V6263hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/27 MPG20/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-18235/55-20225/40-18
Total Price$49,415$54,370$27,305
Adjustments for Features-9,205-10,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,210$43,640$27,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,430$0
Total Invoice$46,160$50,809$25,883
Adjustments for Features-8,599-10,0270
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,561$40,782$25,883
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,221$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172012
ModelRXRXMazda3
Trim350350 F SportMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0 
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Backup collision intervention$150$150 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Lane keeping assist$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Roof rails$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Hood scoop  $100
Laminated front side windows$200$200 
Self-repairing paint$0$0 
Sunroof$900$900 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Boost gauge  $75
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Performance meter $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Heated front seats $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Metal pedals $75$75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$12,055$13,580$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$9,205$10,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8,599-10,0270

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
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 system550Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Roof rails250No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather door panel trim250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1800100%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350 F Sport

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
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 Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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 headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested212596%
Total Not Requested1004%

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