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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,930

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,037

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,552

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Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3RC
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $42,790
Base Invoice $22,144 $39,796
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Obstacle detection, rear 495 500
Adaptive cruise control   500
Luxury Package   2,700
Sunroof   1,100
F Sport Package   3,985
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,610
Fog lights   410
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Obstacle detection, rear 396 460
Adaptive cruise control   460
Luxury Package   2,484
Sunroof   1,012
F Sport Package   3,668
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,408
Fog lights   376
Options (change) 3,570 11,805
Options (change) 3,018 10,868
Destination 875 925
Total Price $27,590 $55,520
Total Invoice $26,037 $51,589

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,820
Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3RC
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/40-19
Total Price$27,590$55,520
Adjustments for Features0-2,940
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$52,580
Total Invoice$26,037$51,589
Adjustments for Features0-2,732
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,037$48,857

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3RC
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,225$5,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,732

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20172015
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 Weight2,900 lb.3,749 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

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

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 warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested160067%
Total Not Requested77533%
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
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested60021%
Total Not Requested232579%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%

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