Mazda Mazda3 Mazda Mazda3 2016 Lexus RC Lexus RC 2017

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,360

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,824

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,682

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,585

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims Grand Touring200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,745 $40,155 $42,770 $43,010
Base Invoice $23,673 $37,345 $39,776 $39,999
Technology Package 2,600      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Universal garage door opener 125      
Cargo net 60 65 65 65
Cargo mat 70 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 100 110 110 110
Obstacle detection, rear 450 500 500 500
Adaptive cruise control   500 500 500
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
Technology Package 2,236      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Universal garage door opener 100      
Cargo net 48 39 39 39
Cargo mat 50 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65 65
Obstacle detection, rear 360 460 460 460
Adaptive cruise control   460 460 460
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) 3,780 13,629 9,439 12,544
Options (change) 3,174 12,373 8,516 11,373
Destination 835 975 975 975
Total Price $29,360 $54,759 $53,184 $56,529
Total Invoice $27,682 $50,693 $49,267 $52,347

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda Mazda3 dealer quotes or Lexus RC dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,334
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,426
Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims Grand Touring200t300350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4241hp I4255hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19235/40-19235/40-19
Total Price$29,360$54,759$53,184$56,529
Adjustments for Features0-4,440-4,490-4,165
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,360$50,319$48,694$52,364
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$3,670
Total Invoice$27,682$50,693$49,267$52,347
Adjustments for Features0-4,110-4,159-3,857
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,682$46,583$45,108$48,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,475$0$3,382

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2016201720172017
ModelMazda3RCRCRC
Trims Grand Touring200t300350
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 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Lane departure warning$200   
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
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 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75 $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 $75
Boost gauge $75  
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
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   
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
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, driver 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$3,200$7,640$7,690$7,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,440$4,490$4,165
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,110-4,159-3,857

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20162017
ModelMazda3RC
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length180.3 in184.8 in
Width70.7 in72.4 in
Height57.3 in54.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.4 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested150066%
Total Not Requested77534%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60019%
Total Not Requested255081%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 300

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
235/40VR19 tires400No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested40015%
Total Not Requested232585%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested65076%
Total Not Requested20024%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested150063%
Total Not Requested87537%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60020%
Total Not Requested247580%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
App support0Yes
Vehicle health reports0No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Sedans and Hatchbacks.
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.