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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,305

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,883

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $17,610

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3RXRX
TrimMazdaSpeed3350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $43,270 $50,270
Base Invoice $22,952 $40,457 $47,002
Tech Package 2,135    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200    
Rear bumper protector 50    
Cargo mat 50 140 140
Navigation Package   2,120 2,120
Steering-linked headlights     515
Tech Package 1,836    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160    
Rear bumper protector 40    
Cargo mat 40 85 85
Navigation Package   1,956 1,956
Steering-linked headlights     473
Options (change) 2,510 2,260 2,775
Options (change) 2,136 2,041 2,514
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $27,305 $46,525 $54,040
Total Invoice $25,883 $43,493 $50,511

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,565
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,324
Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3RXRX
TrimMazdaSpeed3350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4295hp V6295hp V6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/28 MPG20/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18235/65-18235/55-20
Total Price$27,305$46,525$54,040
Adjustments for Features0-5,655-10,180
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,305$40,870$43,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,990
Total Invoice$25,883$43,493$50,511
Adjustments for Features0-5,286-9,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,883$38,207$40,996
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,789

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year201220182018
ModelMazda3RXRX
TrimMazdaSpeed3350350 F Sport
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
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
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
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
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
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Larger infotainment display $0$0
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
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $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
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
Leather seating surfaces  $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
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
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
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$2,850$8,505$13,030
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,655$10,180
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,286-9,515

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20122018
ModelMazda3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in109.8 in
Length177.4 in192.5 in
Width69.1 in74.6 in
Height57.9 in67.7 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in56.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft318.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft356.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

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%

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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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
Larger infotainment display0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55050%
Total Not Requested55050%

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