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Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,505

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $31,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,634

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $25,790

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelGSMazda3
Trim430s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $51,375 $17,535
Base Invoice $44,694 $16,416
Rear spoiler 200 325
Navigation system 2,250 1,750
Sunroof 1,000  
Rain-sensing wipers 225  
Grand Touring Package   2,460
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,335
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Cassette player   200
Universal garage door opener   75
Rear spoiler 160 260
Navigation system 1,895 1,505
Sunroof 800  
Rain-sensing wipers 180  
Grand Touring Package   2,295
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.   1,148
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Cassette player   160
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,675 6,320
Options (change) 3,035 5,568
Destination 695 650
Total Price $55,745 $24,505
Total Invoice $48,424 $22,634

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,780
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,178
Model Year20062008
ModelGSMazda3
Trim430s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine300hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$55,745$24,505
Adjustments for Features-6,4600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,285$24,505
Total Invoice$48,424$22,634
Adjustments for Features-5,6120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,812$22,634

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelGSMazda3
Trim430s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50 
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Total Value of Features$7,430$970
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,460$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062008
ModelGSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in178.3 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,916 lb.2,991 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested177578%
Total Not Requested50022%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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