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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: $26,715

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $41,631

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,271

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $38,220

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3IS
TrimGrand TouringF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $23,145 $61,300
Base Invoice $22,144 $57,009
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495 500
Cargo net 50 64
Cargo mat 75 73
All-weather floor mats 100 109
Door sill trim plates 125  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,925
Adaptive cruise control   1,500
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396 460
Cargo net 40 39
Cargo mat 60 44
All-weather floor mats 80 65
Door sill trim plates 100  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   3,619
Adaptive cruise control   1,380
Options (change) 2,695 6,171
Options (change) 2,252 5,607
Destination 875 875
Total Price $26,715 $68,346
Total Invoice $25,271 $63,491

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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: $39,401
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $36,148
Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3IS
TrimGrand TouringF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4416hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$26,715$68,346
Adjustments for Features0-2,230
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,715$66,116
Total Invoice$25,271$63,491
Adjustments for Features0-2,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,271$61,419

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182012
ModelMazda3IS
TrimGrand TouringF
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rear air vents $100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Body kit $0
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD changer, in-dash $325
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio$50 
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Road sign information$75 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats$300 
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
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 lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$3,300$5,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,230
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,072

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20182012
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 Weight2,900 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
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 headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested205077%
Total Not Requested60023%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Total Requested850100%
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
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested115075%
Total Not Requested37525%

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