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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: $24,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,978

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,882

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,971

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $17,535
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $16,416
Cargo net 59 59 59 40
Cargo mat 69 69 69 40
Rear spoiler 200 200 200 325
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665 1,750
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       175
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Satellite radio       430
Universal garage door opener       75
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
Cargo mat 41 41 41 32
Rear spoiler 172 172 172 260
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523 1,505
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86    
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       140
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Satellite radio       344
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,018 1,593 1,993 6,630
Options (change) 1,768 1,402 1,771 5,816
Destination 875 875 875 650
Total Price $49,793 $57,838 $61,818 $24,815
Total Invoice $44,853 $51,556 $55,702 $22,882

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,693
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,210
Model Year2011201120112008
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H156hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,793$57,838$61,818$24,815
Adjustments for Features-5,285-6,985-7,5600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,508$50,853$54,258$24,815
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$9,750$0
Total Invoice$44,853$51,556$55,702$22,882
Adjustments for Features-4,761-6,226-6,8120
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,092$45,330$48,890$22,882
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,238$8,798$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112008
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs
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 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Tachometer$75$75 $75
Turn signals on or near mirrors   $25
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver 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, driver 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$6,280$7,980$8,555$995
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,285$6,985$7,560$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,761-6,226-6,8120

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,796 lb.2,759 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
Traction control100Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested267584%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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