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Lexus ES vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,609

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelESMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,120 $22,900
Base Invoice $30,253 $21,901
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Rear spoiler 299  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Rear spoiler 199  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 8,094 1,675
Options (change) 6,517 1,424
Destination 765 795
Total Price $42,979 $25,370
Total Invoice $37,535 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,204
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,441
Model Year20082012
ModelESMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine272hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17205/50-17
Total Price$42,979$25,370
Adjustments for Features-3,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,574$25,370
Total Invoice$37,535$24,120
Adjustments for Features-2,9740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,561$24,120

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelESMazda3
Trim350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Total Value of Features$4,830$1,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9740

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelESMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.3 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width71.1 in69.1 in
Height57.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95053%
Total Not Requested85047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested87564%
Total Not Requested50036%

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