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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,256

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,873

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims Grand Touring250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $21,901 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Tech Package 1,400      
Universal garage door opener 75      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200      
Cargo net 40 64 64 64
Cargo mat 50 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 80 109 109 109
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Tech Package 1,204      
Universal garage door opener 60      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
Cargo mat 40 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 64 65 65 65
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 1,845 5,415 4,540 4,171
Options (change) 1,560 4,824 4,017 3,767
Destination 795 875 875 875
Total Price $25,540 $40,085 $45,635 $66,346
Total Invoice $24,256 $37,129 $42,295 $61,651

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,780
Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims Grand Touring250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$25,540$40,085$45,635$66,346
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-2,180-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,540$38,905$43,455$62,616
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$24,256$37,129$42,295$61,651
Adjustments for Features0-1,093-2,020-3,466
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,256$36,036$40,275$58,185
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,239$22,149

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2012201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims Grand Touring250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
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   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row low console   $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
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
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger 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, passenger 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$1,600$2,780$3,780$5,330
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$2,180$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,093-2,020-3,466

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122012
ModelMazda3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in107.5 in
Length180.9 in180.1 in
Width69.1 in70.9 in
Height57.9 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.0 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 IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

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