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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: $25,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,192

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,634

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3GSGSGSGSGSGS
Trims Grand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $53,920 $50,000 $54,750 $63,080 $68,760 $84,440
Base Invoice $21,901 $50,061 $46,500 $50,869 $58,666 $63,891 $78,529
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200            
Tech Package 1,400            
Universal garage door opener 75            
Cargo net 40 64 64 64 64 64 64
Cargo mat 50 105 105 105 105 105 105
Navigation system   1,730          
Steering-linked headlights     300 300      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160            
Tech Package 1,204            
Universal garage door opener 60            
Cargo net 32 38 38 38 38 38 38
Cargo mat 40 62 62 62 62 62 62
Navigation system   1,600          
Steering-linked headlights     276 276      
Options (change) 1,765 1,899 469 469 169 169 169
Options (change) 1,496 1,700 376 376 100 100 100
Destination 795 950 950 950 950 950 950
Total Price $25,460 $56,769 $51,419 $56,169 $64,199 $69,879 $85,559
Total Invoice $24,192 $52,711 $47,826 $52,195 $59,716 $64,941 $79,579

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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: $21,644
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,579
Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3GSGSGSGSGSGS
Trims Grand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$25,460$56,769$51,419$56,169$64,199$69,879$85,559
Adjustments for Features0-8,990-4,140-9,065-5,205-9,005-9,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,460$47,779$47,279$47,104$58,994$60,874$76,519
Cost Above Minimum$0$675$175$0$11,890$13,770$29,415
Total Invoice$24,192$52,711$47,826$52,195$59,716$64,941$79,579
Adjustments for Features0-8,347-3,851-8,424-4,842-8,369-8,408
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,192$44,364$43,975$43,771$54,874$56,572$71,171
Cost Above Minimum$0$593$204$0$11,103$12,801$27,400

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda3GSGSGSGSGSGS
Trims Grand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 $850 $850 
Cruise control$150 $150 $150  
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225 $225$225$225$225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200 $200 $200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200 $200 $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200 $200 $200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200 $200 $200$200
Lane keeping assist $400 $400 $400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50 $50 $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0 $0 $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers  $75    
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 $200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200 $200 $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass$0 $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Head-up display (HUD)      $350
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150 $150$150   
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300      
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals      $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,175$11,165$6,315$11,240$7,380$11,180$11,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,990$4,140$9,065$5,205$9,005$9,040
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,347-3,851-8,424-4,842-8,369-8,408

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3GS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in112.2 in
Length180.9 in192.1 in
Width69.1 in72.4 in
Height57.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft316.2 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 system200Yes
Total Requested127593%
Total Not Requested1007%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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