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Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,560

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,570

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,748

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,399

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $16,880
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $15,805
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 1,750
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,335
Grand Touring Package     2,285
CD changer, in-dash     500
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Navigation system 2,168 2,168 1,505
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.     1,148
Grand Touring Package     2,130
CD changer, in-dash     400
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 2,550 2,550 6,120
Options (change) 2,168 2,168 5,383
Destination 590 590 560
Total Price $33,130 $38,580 $23,560
Total Invoice $29,147 $33,944 $21,748

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,835
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,873
Model Year200620062006
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6160hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17205/50-17
Total Price$33,130$38,580$23,560
Adjustments for Features-1,735-2,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,395$35,795$23,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$29,147$33,944$21,748
Adjustments for Features-1,526-2,4500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,621$31,494$21,748
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,873$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062006
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,130$4,180$1,395
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,735$2,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,526-2,4500

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062006
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in178.3 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested215062%
Total Not Requested130038%

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