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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,192

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,746

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3ES
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $38,100
Base Invoice $21,901 $35,688
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40 64
Cargo mat 50 105
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,650
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Obstacle detection, rear   500
LED headlights   515
Rear spoiler   319
Blind spot warning system   500
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32 38
Cargo mat 40 65
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,447
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Obstacle detection, rear   460
LED headlights   473
Rear spoiler   209
Blind spot warning system   460
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Options (change) 1,765 6,988
Options (change) 1,496 6,300
Destination 795 950
Total Price $25,460 $46,038
Total Invoice $24,192 $42,938

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,523
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,031
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3ES
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/55-17
Total Price$25,460$46,038
Adjustments for Features0-5,055
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$40,983
Total Invoice$24,192$42,938
Adjustments for Features0-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,192$38,223

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3ES
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
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 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$1,500$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,055
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,715

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3ES
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in111.0 in
Length180.9 in192.7 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20067%
Total Not Requested10033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

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