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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: $26,045

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,712

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,735

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,227

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $66,355 $23,145
Base Invoice $57,728 $22,144
Preferred Accessory Package 197  
Rear spoiler 440  
Premium Equipment Package   1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   175
Door sill trim plates   125
Cargo net   50
Cargo mat   75
Preferred Accessory Package 117  
Rear spoiler 352  
Premium Equipment Package   1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   140
Door sill trim plates   100
Cargo net   40
Cargo mat   60
Options (change) 637 2,025
Options (change) 469 1,716
Destination 765 875
Total Price $67,757 $26,045
Total Invoice $58,962 $24,735

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $35,507
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,827
Model Year20082017
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine288hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG25/34 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$67,757$26,045
Adjustments for Features-6,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,552$26,045
Total Invoice$58,962$24,735
Adjustments for Features-5,4000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$53,562$24,735

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelSCMazda3
Trim430Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
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 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rearview camera $200
Side curtain airbags $350
Temporary spare tire $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Power antenna$100 
Satellite radio $200
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Headlight washers$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Total Value of Features$11,805$5,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,4000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082017
ModelSCMazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.1 in106.3 in
Length178.5 in180.3 in
Width72.0 in70.7 in
Height53.1 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,013 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft312.4 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 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested107555%
Total Not Requested87545%

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