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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,830

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,354

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,025

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,322

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,545 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $18,303 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Tech Package 1,835      
Grand Touring Package 3,210      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Cargo mat 50 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 80 110 110 110
Luxury Package   2,990   2,700
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 3,700 4,105
Fog lights   410 410 410
Rear spoiler   399 399 399
Tech Package 1,578      
Grand Touring Package 2,993      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
Cargo mat 40 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65
Luxury Package   2,752   2,484
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,404 3,777
Fog lights   376 376 376
Rear spoiler   280 280 280
Options (change) 5,490 12,629 8,439 11,544
Options (change) 4,927 11,453 7,596 10,453
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $25,830 $53,759 $52,184 $55,529
Total Invoice $24,025 $49,773 $48,347 $51,427

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,351
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$25,830$53,759$52,184$55,529
Adjustments for Features0-5,315-5,365-5,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,830$48,444$46,819$50,489
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$24,025$49,773$48,347$51,427
Adjustments for Features0-4,921-4,971-4,668
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,025$44,852$43,376$46,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,476$0$3,383

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
RWD $0 $0
AWD  $1700 
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100$100
Power rear side windows$200   
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Compass$0   
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 $25
Performance meter $150$150$150
Steering-linked headlights$150   
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Metal pedals $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50$50
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,965$8,015$7,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,315$5,365$5,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,921-4,971-4,668

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelMazda3RC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length180.7 in184.8 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,964 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested177588%
Total Not Requested25012%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested265084%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested242589%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested257584%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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