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Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,750

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $42,007

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,961

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $35,001

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $19,545
Base Invoice $57,728 $18,303
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440  
Tech Package   1,835
Grand Touring Package   3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   50
Universal garage door opener   75
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352  
Tech Package   1,578
Grand Touring Package   2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Cargo net   32
Cargo mat   40
Universal garage door opener   60
Options (change) 637 5,410
Options (change) 469 4,863
Destination 765 795
Total Price $67,757 $25,750
Total Invoice $58,962 $23,961

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $34,652
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,601
Model Year20082011
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$67,757$25,750
Adjustments for Features-7,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$60,402$25,750
Total Invoice$58,962$23,961
Adjustments for Features-6,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$52,562$23,961

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430s
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
MP3-compatible player $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Headlight washers$50 
Heated mirrors$25 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$10,805$3,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082011
ModelSCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in103.9 in
Length178.5 in180.7 in
Width72.0 in69.1 in
Height53.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,179 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested137568%
Total Not Requested65032%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Surround sound250No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217559%
Total Not Requested150041%

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