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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152018
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $36,550 $40,065 $23,145
Base Invoice $33,994 $37,261 $22,144
Adaptive cruise control 500 500  
F Sport Package 3,235 3,740  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,995 2,995  
Obstacle detection, rear 500 500 495
Heated steering wheel 150 150  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Adaptive cruise control 460 460  
F Sport Package 2,976 3,441  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,764 2,764  
Obstacle detection, rear 460 460 396
Heated steering wheel 140 140  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 7,980 8,485 2,470
Options (change) 7,352 7,817 2,072
Destination 925 925 875
Total Price $45,455 $49,475 $26,490
Total Invoice $42,271 $46,003 $25,091

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,535
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,850
Model Year201520152018
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350Grand 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)225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$45,455$49,475$26,490
Adjustments for Features-1,430-2,1300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,025$47,345$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,320$0
Total Invoice$42,271$46,003$25,091
Adjustments for Features-1,330-1,9810
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,941$44,022$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,081$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520152018
ModelISISMazda3
Trim250350Grand 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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Following distance indicator  $25
G-vectoring control  $100
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
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 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals$75$75 
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 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Total Value of Features$4,930$5,630$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,430$2,130$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,330-1,9810

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152018
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.2,900 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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested177586%
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

F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested227588%
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 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested180068%
Total Not Requested85032%

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