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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,455

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,190

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,464

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $13,341

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Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $15,805 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335      
Grand Touring Package 2,285      
CD changer, in-dash 500      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175      
Satellite radio 430      
Cargo net 40 64 64 64
Cargo mat 40 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 60 109 109 109
Rear spoiler 325 389 389  
Navigation system 1,750 2,465 2,465 2,485
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148      
Grand Touring Package 2,130      
CD changer, in-dash 400      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140      
Satellite radio 344      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
Cargo mat 32 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 48 65 65 65
Rear spoiler 260 268 268  
Navigation system 1,505 2,277 2,277 2,295
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Options (change) 7,015 3,975 3,100 2,731
Options (change) 6,099 3,500 2,693 2,443
Destination 560 875 875 875
Total Price $24,455 $38,645 $44,195 $64,906
Total Invoice $22,464 $35,805 $40,971 $60,327

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,430
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,784
Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM5M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7194, 12194, 12194, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$24,455$38,645$44,195$64,906
Adjustments for Features0-2,760-3,760-5,235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,455$35,885$40,435$59,671
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,786
Total Invoice$22,464$35,805$40,971$60,327
Adjustments for Features0-2,557-3,486-4,866
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,464$33,248$37,485$55,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,237$22,213

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2006201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $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
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$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  $175
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15$15
Exterior 
Body kit$0  $0
Bodyside moldings$75   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100
iPod integration $100$100$100
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Compass$0   
Headlight washers  $50 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$1,120$3,880$4,880$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,760$3,760$5,235
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,557-3,486-4,866

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20062012
ModelMazda3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length178.3 in180.1 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%
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 kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested295086%
Total Not Requested50014%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

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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