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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,595

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,909

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,576

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,992

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Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3GSGSGS
Trims350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $44,550 $53,020 $55,800
Base Invoice $15,805 $39,203 $46,127 $49,104
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Cassette player 200      
Cargo net 40 59 59 59
Cargo mat 40 69 69 69
Rear spoiler 325 200 200 200
Satellite radio 430 486 486 486
Navigation system 1,750 1,850 1,850 1,500
Rain-sensing wipers   525 100  
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Cassette player 160      
Cargo net 32 35 35 35
Cargo mat 32 41 41 41
Rear spoiler 260 160 160 160
Satellite radio 344 389 389 389
Navigation system 1,505 1,555 1,555 1,275
Rain-sensing wipers   420 80  
Options (change) 7,155 3,189 2,764 2,314
Options (change) 6,211 2,600 2,260 1,900
Destination 560 765 765 765
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -1,300
Total Price $24,595 $48,504 $56,549 $57,579
Total Invoice $22,576 $42,568 $49,152 $50,469

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,899
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,595
Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3GSGSGS
Trims350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4303hp V6342hp V8292hp V6 H
TransmissionM5T6T8CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7134, 10134, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17245/40-18245/40-18
Total Price$24,595$48,504$56,549$57,579
Adjustments for Features0-5,010-6,710-7,285
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,595$43,494$49,839$50,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,345$6,800
Total Invoice$22,576$42,568$49,152$50,469
Adjustments for Features0-4,397-5,832-6,385
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,576$38,171$43,320$44,084
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,149$5,913

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2006200820082008
ModelMazda3GSGSGS
Trims350460450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50$50$50
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0   
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Folding second row seats$300   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Total Value of Features$995$6,005$7,705$8,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,010$6,710$7,285
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,397-5,832-6,385

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20062008
ModelMazda3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length178.3 in190.0 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,796 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested10033%
Total Not Requested20067%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 460

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%

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