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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: $25,608

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $12,537

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,664

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,579

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,295 $39,720 $60,660 $18,135
Base Invoice $29,966 $35,748 $54,594 $16,989
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 1,950
Cargo mat 73 73 73 40
Cargo net 64 64 64 40
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 78
Rear spoiler 389 389   325
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,335
Grand Touring Package       2,760
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Navigation system 2,233 2,233 2,251 1,677
Cargo mat 44 44 44 32
Cargo net 39 39 39 32
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 62
Rear spoiler 268 268   260
Xenon HID headlights 753      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.       1,148
Grand Touring Package       2,574
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 3,975 3,100 2,731 6,803
Options (change) 3,402 2,649 2,399 6,005
Destination 875 875 875 670
Total Price $38,145 $43,695 $64,266 $25,608
Total Invoice $34,243 $39,272 $57,868 $23,664

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,207
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,487
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8156hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T8M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$38,145$43,695$64,266$25,608
Adjustments for Features-2,330-3,330-4,8800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,815$40,365$59,386$25,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,571$0
Total Invoice$34,243$39,272$57,868$23,664
Adjustments for Features-2,092-2,993-4,3940
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,151$36,279$53,474$23,664
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,128$21,323$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250$250 
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
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 
Body kit  $0$0
Bodyside moldings   $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75 
Compass   $0
Headlight washers $50  
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $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 
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, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger 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$3,380$4,380$5,930$1,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,330$3,330$4,880$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,092-2,993-4,3940

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112009
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
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
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested292585%
Total Not Requested50015%

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