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Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,487

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $33,198

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082012
ModelLSMazda3
Trim460s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,900 $22,900
Base Invoice $53,940 $21,901
Navigation system 3,115  
Cargo net 59 40
Cargo mat 89 50
All-weather floor mats 99 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Navigation system 2,602  
Cargo net 35 32
Cargo mat 53 40
All-weather floor mats 59 64
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 3,362 1,845
Options (change) 2,749 1,560
Destination 765 795
Total Price $67,027 $25,540
Total Invoice $57,454 $24,256

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $38,232
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,408
Model Year20082012
ModelLSMazda3
Trim460s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$67,027$25,540
Adjustments for Features-3,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$63,772$25,540
Total Invoice$57,454$24,256
Adjustments for Features-2,7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,664$24,256

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelLSMazda3
Trim460s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $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
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$5,080$1,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,7900

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082012
ModelLSMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length198.0 in180.9 in
Width73.8 in69.1 in
Height58.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,244 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.2 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.5 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
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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