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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,618

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $22,900
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $21,901
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,410 3,410 3,410  
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Cargo net 64 64 64 40
Cargo mat 73 73 73 50
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 80
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Tech Package       1,400
Universal garage door opener       75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,145 3,145 3,145  
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Cargo net 39 39 39 32
Cargo mat 44 44 44 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 64
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Tech Package       1,204
Universal garage door opener       60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       160
Options (change) 4,920 4,045 3,656 1,845
Options (change) 4,368 3,561 3,293 1,560
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $40,880 $45,260 $66,301 $25,540
Total Invoice $37,874 $41,952 $61,618 $24,256

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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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,552
Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$40,880$45,260$66,301$25,540
Adjustments for Features-2,230-2,280-3,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,650$42,980$62,571$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$23,921$0
Total Invoice$37,874$41,952$61,618$24,256
Adjustments for Features-2,066-2,113-3,4670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,808$39,839$58,151$24,256
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$22,343$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2013201320132012
ModelISISISMazda3
Trim250350Fs Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manual   $150
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 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Blind spot warning system   $200
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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325$325 
CD player   $125
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25 
Power-folding mirrors  $50 
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 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$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, 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$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,830$3,880$5,330$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,230$2,280$3,730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,066-2,113-3,4670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20132012
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase107.5 in103.9 in
Length180.1 in180.9 in
Width70.9 in69.1 in
Height56.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
App support0No
Total Requested85053%
Total Not Requested75047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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