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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,345

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,047

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,675

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3ES
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,550 $22,900 $32,300
Base Invoice $21,568 $21,901 $28,640
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Tech Package 1,400 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Fog lights 325    
Stability control     650
Xenon HID headlights     640
Heated front seats     640
Navigation system     2,200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Tech Package 1,204 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Fog lights 260    
Stability control     520
Xenon HID headlights     512
Heated front seats     512
Navigation system     1,843
Options (change) 2,000 1,675 4,130
Options (change) 1,684 1,424 3,387
Destination 795 795 695
Total Price $25,345 $25,370 $37,125
Total Invoice $24,047 $24,120 $32,722

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,050
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,041
Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3ES
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4218hp V6
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 1086, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17215/60-16
Total Price$25,345$25,370$37,125
Adjustments for Features-1500-880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,195$25,370$36,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0
Total Invoice$24,047$24,120$32,722
Adjustments for Features-1420-776
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,905$24,120$31,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$215$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201220122006
ModelMazda3Mazda3ES
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring330
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
FWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents  $100
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Rear spoiler $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
Cassette player  $50
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Total Value of Features$2,875$2,725$3,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$150$0$880
Value of Feature Adjustments-1420-776

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.1 in
Length180.9 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,473 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in55.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft314.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested72553%
Total Not Requested65047%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 330

Stability control
FeatureValueRequested?
Stability control400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Brake assist50Yes
Total Requested550100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

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