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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: $27,590

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,037

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,234

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720152015
ModelMazda3ISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $36,550 $40,065
Base Invoice $22,144 $33,994 $37,261
Premium Equipment Package 1,600    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 1,100    
Door sill trim plates 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Obstacle detection, rear 495 500 500
F Sport Package   3,235 3,740
Adaptive cruise control   500 500
Blind spot warning system   600 600
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,995 2,995
Heated steering wheel   150 150
Premium Equipment Package 1,376    
i-ACTIVSENSE Package 946    
Door sill trim plates 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Obstacle detection, rear 396 460 460
F Sport Package   2,976 3,441
Adaptive cruise control   460 460
Blind spot warning system   552 552
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,764 2,764
Heated steering wheel   140 140
Options (change) 3,570 7,980 8,485
Options (change) 3,018 7,352 7,817
Destination 875 925 925
Total Price $27,590 $45,455 $49,475
Total Invoice $26,037 $42,271 $46,003

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,090
Model Year201720152015
ModelMazda3ISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4204hp V6306hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$27,590$45,455$49,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,590$44,225$47,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,320
Total Invoice$26,037$42,271$46,003
Adjustments for Features0-1,144-1,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,037$41,127$44,208
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,081

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year201720152015
ModelMazda3ISIS
TrimGrand Touring250350
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Following distance indicator$25  
G-vectoring control$100  
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure warning$200  
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250
LED headlights $1000$1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Road sign information$75  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,700$4,930$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,144-1,795

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20172015
ModelMazda3IS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in183.7 in
Width70.7 in71.3 in
Height57.3 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,462 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested65048%
Total Not Requested70052%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
LED headlights500No
Total Requested30014%
Total Not Requested177586%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
Blind spot warning system
FeatureValueRequested?
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Rear cross-traffic detection100Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
LED headlights500No
Total Requested30012%
Total Not Requested227588%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Speed limit information0No
App support0Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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