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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: $25,460

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,333

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,192

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3GS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $46,900
Base Invoice $21,901 $42,210
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Cargo net 40 59
Cargo mat 50 69
Rain-sensing wipers   525
Rear spoiler   200
Navigation system   1,165
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Cargo net 32 35
Cargo mat 40 41
Rain-sensing wipers   452
Rear spoiler   172
Navigation system   1,068
Options (change) 1,765 2,018
Options (change) 1,496 1,768
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,460 $49,793
Total Invoice $24,192 $44,853

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,778
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,459
Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3GS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4303hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17
Total Price$25,460$49,793
Adjustments for Features0-3,555
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$46,238
Total Invoice$24,192$44,853
Adjustments for Features0-3,202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,192$41,651

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3GS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,300$4,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,555
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,202

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122011
ModelMazda3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in190.0 in
Width69.1 in71.7 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,795 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested25083%
Total Not Requested5017%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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