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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,737

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3IS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $40,870
Base Invoice $21,901 $38,009
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,645
F Sport Package   3,155
RWD   0
Blind spot warning system   600
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,441
F Sport Package   2,905
RWD   0
Blind spot warning system   552
Options (change) 1,675 6,400
Options (change) 1,424 5,898
Destination 795 950
Total Price $25,370 $48,220
Total Invoice $24,120 $44,857

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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: $19,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,314
Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3IS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$25,370$48,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$44,540
Total Invoice$24,120$44,857
Adjustments for Features0-3,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$41,434

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3IS
Trims Grand Touring350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Fog lights$125 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,400$6,080
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,423

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20122016
ModelMazda3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in183.7 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested102575%
Total Not Requested35025%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested85065%
Total Not Requested45035%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
255/35YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested30011%
Total Not Requested247589%

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