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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: $26,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,919

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,838

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $25,045
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $23,961
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570  
Xenon HID headlights 875 875    
iPod integration 299 299 299  
Cargo net 64 64 64 60
Cargo mat 73 73 73 70
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 100
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 500 450
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Sunroof 0 0    
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166  
Xenon HID headlights 700 700    
iPod integration 239 239 239  
Cargo net 39 39 39 48
Cargo mat 44 44 44 50
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 80
Obstacle detection, rear 400 400 400 360
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Sunroof 0 0    
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 4,859 4,859 3,615 1,055
Options (change) 3,905 3,905 2,953 838
Destination 825 825 825 820
Total Price $36,839 $42,289 $61,050 $26,920
Total Invoice $32,457 $37,308 $54,160 $25,619

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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: $10,064
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,976
Model Year2009200920092015
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$36,839$42,289$61,050$26,920
Adjustments for Features0-950-2,700-145
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,839$41,339$58,350$26,775
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,511$0
Total Invoice$32,457$37,308$54,160$25,619
Adjustments for Features0-838-2,395-138
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,457$36,470$51,765$25,481
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,013$19,308$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2009200920092015
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $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 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
HD radio   $50
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound   $250
Traffic information   $25
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
Door sill trim plates   $100
Folding second row seats   $300
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
Metal pedals  $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,480$3,430$5,180$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$2,700$145
Value of Feature Adjustments0-838-2,395-138

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092015
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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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%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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