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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: $25,205

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,588

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,403

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,450

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $55,370 $58,950 $19,040
Base Invoice $42,210 $49,279 $53,056 $17,838
Rain-sensing wipers 525 100    
Cargo net 59 59 59 40
Cargo mat 69 69 69 50
Rear spoiler 200 200 200  
Navigation system 1,165 1,165 1,665  
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Tech Package       1,195
Grand Touring Package       2,460
Universal garage door opener       75
Rain-sensing wipers 452 86    
Cargo net 35 35 35 32
Cargo mat 41 41 41 40
Rear spoiler 172 172 172  
Navigation system 1,068 1,068 1,523  
Moonroof and Bose Package       1,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Tech Package       1,028
Grand Touring Package       2,295
Universal garage door opener       60
Options (change) 2,018 1,593 1,993 5,415
Options (change) 1,768 1,402 1,771 4,815
Destination 875 875 875 750
Total Price $49,793 $57,838 $61,818 $25,205
Total Invoice $44,853 $51,556 $55,702 $23,403

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,983
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,203
Model Year2011201120112010
ModelGSGSGSMazda3
Trim350460450hs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H167hp I4
TransmissionT6T8CVT-6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)134, 10134, 10134, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$49,793$57,838$61,818$25,205
Adjustments for Features-3,605-5,305-5,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,188$52,533$55,938$25,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,345$9,750$0
Total Invoice$44,853$51,556$55,702$23,403
Adjustments for Features-3,247-4,729-5,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,606$46,827$50,404$23,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,221$8,798$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112010
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 
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 
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 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Infotainment 
Surround sound   $250
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 
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
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
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, 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$4,780$6,480$7,055$1,175
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,605$5,305$5,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,247-4,729-5,2980

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus GS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112010
ModelGSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase112.2 in103.9 in
Length190.0 in180.7 in
Width71.7 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,796 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.4 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.7 ft311.8 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%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested2850100%
Total Not Requested00%

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