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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: $28,465

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,702

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,951

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,877

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3RX
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $23,895 $39,075
Base Invoice $22,862 $36,537
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Rear bumper protector 100  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo mat 75 92
Obstacle detection, rear 495 500
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Premium Package   2,400
Navigation Package   2,465
Unbranded 12 speakers   110
Comfort Package   1,950
Head-up display (HUD)   1,200
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Rear bumper protector 80  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo mat 60 55
Obstacle detection, rear 396 460
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Premium Package   2,244
Navigation Package   2,277
Unbranded 12 speakers   100
Comfort Package   1,796
Head-up display (HUD)   1,104
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 3,695 10,217
Options (change) 3,214 9,416
Destination 875 875
Total Price $28,465 $50,167
Total Invoice $26,951 $46,828

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,247
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,585
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3RX
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine184hp I4275hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)27/36 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$28,465$50,167
Adjustments for Features0-2,455
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,465$47,712
Total Invoice$26,951$46,828
Adjustments for Features0-2,292
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,951$44,536

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3RX
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power liftgate $350
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 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
Forward collision warning$200 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Roof rails $250
Climate Control 
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Laminated front side windows $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Digital instruments$0 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Road sign information$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,455
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,292

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus RX

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3RX
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.3 in107.9 in
Length175.6 in187.8 in
Width70.7 in74.2 in
Height57.3 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in55.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft340.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft380.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested175066%
Total Not Requested90034%

Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Total Requested450100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25Yes
Total Requested182566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested925100%
Total Not Requested00%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

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