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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: $26,820

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,084

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,539

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,189

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,550 $53,020 $55,800 $25,045
Base Invoice $39,203 $46,127 $49,104 $23,961
Navigation system 1,850 1,850 1,500  
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Cargo net 59 59 59 60
Cargo mat 69 69 69 70
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500   450
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Satellite radio 486 486 486  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 900 900 900  
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 1,555 1,555 1,275  
Rain-sensing wipers 420 80    
Cargo net 35 35 35 48
Cargo mat 41 41 41 50
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400   360
Rear spoiler 160 160 160  
Satellite radio 389 389 389  
Telematics service, such as OnStar 760 760 760  
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 4,589 4,164 3,214 955
Options (change) 3,760 3,420 2,660 758
Destination 765 765 765 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -1,300 0
Total Price $49,904 $57,949 $58,479 $26,820
Total Invoice $43,728 $50,312 $51,229 $25,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,644
Model Year2008200820082015
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$49,904$57,949$58,479$26,820
Adjustments for Features-2,905-4,605-4,7800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,999$53,344$53,699$26,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$6,700$0
Total Invoice$43,728$50,312$51,229$25,539
Adjustments for Features-2,545-3,998-4,1870
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,183$46,314$47,042$25,539
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,131$5,859$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082015
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power  $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Cassette player$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000$1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500 
Total Value of Features$5,105$6,805$6,980$2,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,905$4,605$4,780$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,545-3,998-4,1870

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082015
ModelGSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in106.3 in
Length190.0 in180.3 in
Width71.7 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft312.4 ft3

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