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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: $28,670

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $9,085

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009202120212021
ModelISISISMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim250350FPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,850 2,850 2,850      
Luxury Plus Package 2,380 2,380        
iPod integration 299 299 299      
Cargo net 64 64 64 50 50 50
Cargo mat 73 73 73 75 75 75
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 100 100 100
Sunroof 0 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325 325
Door sill trim plates       125 125 125
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system 2,280 2,280 2,280      
Luxury Plus Package 2,142 2,142        
iPod integration 239 239 239      
Cargo net 39 39 39 40 40 40
Cargo mat 44 44 44 60 60 60
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 80 80 80
Sunroof 0 0        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260 260 260
Door sill trim plates       100 100 100
Options (change) 5,775 5,775 3,395 675 675 675
Options (change) 4,809 4,809 2,667 540 540 540
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $37,755 $43,205 $60,830 $28,670 $31,720 $34,270

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,830
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,993
Model Year200920092009202120212021
ModelISISISMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim250350FPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$37,755$43,205$60,830$28,670$31,720$34,270
Adjustments for Features0-950-950-1,745-3,445-3,445
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,755$42,255$59,880$26,925$28,275$30,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,125$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092009202120212021
ModelISISISMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim250350FPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100$1100
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300   
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850$850$850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Sunshade, rear, power$225$225    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
G-vectoring control   $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Lane departure warning   $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0   
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Second-row low console  $100   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rear air vents$100$100$100   
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Rear spoiler  $200   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325   
HD radio   $50$50$50
iPod integration$100$100$100   
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights   $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Head-up display (HUD)   $350$350$350
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors  $50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300    
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200$200   
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
Memory system, passenger seat$150$150$150   
Metal pedals  $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger 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    
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,805$5,755$5,755$6,550$8,250$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$950$1,745$3,445$3,445
Value of Feature Adjustments0-840-841-93-167-154

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092021
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in107.3 in
Length180.1 in183.5 in
Width70.9 in70.7 in
Height56.1 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Luxury Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Illuminated door sill trim plates200No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115044%
Total Not Requested145056%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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