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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: $46,383

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,899

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelLSMazda3
Trim460s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $67,630 $22,900
Base Invoice $62,219 $21,901
Luxury Value Edition 965  
Comfort Package 2,185  
Cargo net 64 40
Cargo mat 95 50
All-weather floor mats 109 80
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Luxury Value Edition 889  
Comfort Package 2,012  
Cargo net 38 32
Cargo mat 57 40
All-weather floor mats 65 64
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,418 1,845
Options (change) 3,061 1,560
Destination 875 795
Total Price $71,923 $25,540
Total Invoice $66,155 $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: $40,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,744
Model Year20122012
ModelLSMazda3
Trim460s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine380hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$71,923$25,540
Adjustments for Features-5,6050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$66,318$25,540
Total Invoice$66,155$24,256
Adjustments for Features-5,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$61,000$24,256

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Features Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power door closers$300 
Power trunk closer$350 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
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
Self-repairing paint$0 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Headlight washers$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, passenger seat$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$7,380$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,605$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,1550

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus LS vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
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 Weight4,245 lb.2,873 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 Legroom43.7 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 Legroom35.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus LS 460

Luxury Value Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power door closers300No
Power decklid350No
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1925100%

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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