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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: $21,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202012
ModelISISMazda3
Trim300350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,560 $42,180 $22,900
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,835 2,835  
F Sport Package 3,145 3,155  
Cargo net 65 65 40
Cargo mat 105 105 50
All-weather floor mats 110 110 80
Rear spoiler 389 389  
Blind spot warning system 600 600  
Tech Package     1,400
Universal garage door opener     75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 2,616 2,616  
F Sport Package 2,893 2,904  
Cargo net 39 39 32
Cargo mat 65 65 40
All-weather floor mats 65 65 64
Rear spoiler 259 259  
Blind spot warning system 552 552  
Tech Package     1,204
Universal garage door opener     60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Options (change) 7,249 7,259 1,845
Options (change) 6,489 6,500 1,560
Destination 1,025 1,025 795
Total Price $46,834 $50,464 $25,540

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus IS 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,264
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,556
Model Year202020202012
ModelISISMazda3
Trim300350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine241hp I4306hp V6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15835, 15265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18225/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$46,834$50,464$25,540
Adjustments for Features-5,030-5,5300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,804$44,934$25,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,130$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year202020202012
ModelISISMazda3
Trim300350s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600 
Cruise control  $150
Electronic engine sound enhancement$0$0 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
High performance brake pads (optional)$0$0 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
HD radio$50$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass  $0
Fog lights  $125
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250$250 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Performance meter$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Memory system, driver seat  $200
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, 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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,380$7,880$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,030$5,530$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-807-8250

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20202012
ModelISMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.3 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,584 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom44.8 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume10.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 300

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100Yes
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested1004%
Total Not Requested212596%

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 system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
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
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested30010%
Total Not Requested262590%

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 wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

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