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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: $26,315

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,141

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,406

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $29,990 $35,440 $25,045
Base Invoice $26,389 $31,186 $23,961
Navigation system 2,550 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 450
Navigation system 2,168 2,168  
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 360
Options (change) 3,050 3,050 450
Options (change) 2,568 2,568 360
Destination 590 590 820
Total Price $33,630 $39,080 $26,315
Total Invoice $29,547 $34,344 $25,141

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,691
Model Year200620062015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,630$39,080$26,315
Adjustments for Features0-1,050-1,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,630$38,030$24,970
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,400$0
Total Invoice$29,547$34,344$25,141
Adjustments for Features0-923-1,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,547$33,421$23,856
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,874$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
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 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, 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$1,780$2,830$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,050$1,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-923-1,285

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062015
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in106.3 in
Length180.1 in180.3 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

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