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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: $26,920

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,619

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,970

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims Grand Touring250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $33,795 $40,220 $61,300
Base Invoice $23,961 $31,430 $37,403 $57,009
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Obstacle detection, rear 450 500 500 500
Cargo net 60 64 64 64
Cargo mat 70 73 73 73
All-weather floor mats 100 109 109 109
Door sill trim plates 125      
Xenon HID headlights   875    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,905 3,905 3,925
Rear spoiler   389 389  
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Obstacle detection, rear 360 460 460 460
Cargo net 48 39 39 39
Cargo mat 50 44 44 44
All-weather floor mats 80 65 65 65
Door sill trim plates 100      
Xenon HID headlights   807    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,601 3,601 3,619
Rear spoiler   268 268  
Options (change) 1,055 5,915 5,040 4,671
Options (change) 838 5,284 4,477 4,227
Destination 820 875 875 875
Total Price $26,920 $40,585 $46,135 $66,846
Total Invoice $25,619 $37,589 $42,755 $62,111

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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: $13,110
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,456
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda3ISISIS
Trims Grand Touring250350F
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8
TransmissionM6M6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 14300, 14300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19
Total Price$26,920$40,585$46,135$66,846
Adjustments for Features0-555-1,555-3,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,920$40,030$44,580$63,741
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$23,711
Total Invoice$25,619$37,589$42,755$62,111
Adjustments for Features0-514-1,441-2,885
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,619$37,075$41,314$59,226
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,239$22,151

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year2015201220122012
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 
911 assist$25   
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0   
Blind spot warning system$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
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 
Black grille (optional)$0   
Body kit   $0
Infotainment 
App support$0   
CD changer, in-dash $325$325$325
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio$50   
iPod integration $100$100$100
SMS text-to-speech reader$25   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
USB port$25   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75
Digital instruments$0   
Head-up display (HUD)$350   
Headlight washers  $50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Power-folding mirrors   $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100
Door sill trim plates$100   
Folding second row seats$300   
Heated front seats$200  $200
Illuminated door sill trim plates   $200
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat   $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, 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$2,150$2,705$3,705$5,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$555$1,555$3,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-514-1,441-2,885

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in107.5 in
Length180.3 in180.1 in
Width70.7 in70.9 in
Height57.3 in56.1 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in43.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in52.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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