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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: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,677

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,478

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $25,045
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $23,961
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 450
Touring Technology Package     2,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 360
Touring Technology Package     2,236
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 4,595 4,595 3,425
Options (change) 4,236 4,236 2,896
Destination 925 925 820
Total Price $42,070 $45,585 $29,290
Total Invoice $39,155 $42,422 $27,677

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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: $11,975
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,729
Model Year201520152015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine204hp V6306hp V6184hp I4
TransmissionT6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$42,070$45,585$29,290
Adjustments for Features-805-1,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,265$44,580$29,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,315$0
Total Invoice$39,155$42,422$27,677
Adjustments for Features-749-9350
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,406$41,487$27,677
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152015
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Forward collision warning$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,430$3,630$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$805$1,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-749-9350

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152015
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in106.3 in
Length183.7 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,462 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

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