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MAZDA VS. LEXUS

With its uncompromising commitment to value, safety, and harmonious design, Mazda delivers a driving experience that’s every bit as satisfying — and maybe even more so — than established luxury brands like Lexus. If you’re in the market for a stylish, high-quality vehicle, here are four reasons to consider buying a Mazda instead of a Lexus.

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INNOVATIVE SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY

Every aspect of Mazda design and engineering works toward a simple yet revolutionary goal: helping you, the driver, feel at one with your vehicle. Innovative SKYACTIV® TECHNOLOGY unites each Mazda vehicle’s chassis, engine, transmission, and performance-boosting components in the pursuit of driving joy. The SKYACTIV®-G gas engine enhances fuel efficiency as well as torque performance while the SKYACTIV®-D diesel engine delivers improved efficiency, cleaner emissions, and smoother rides.

The engines can pair with the SKYACTIV®-DRIVE automatic transmission, which boosts fuel economy and has the exciting feel of a manual. For more control, go with the impressively lightweight and compact SKYACTIV®-MT manual transmission. It makes no difference which powertrain you select — you’re sure to have a more enjoyable ride in a Mazda than in a Lexus.

'SOUL OF MOTION' DESIGN

The Mazda KODO: "Soul of Motion" design philosophy draws on expert craftsmanship and high-quality materials to create an intuitive, pleasing connection between you and your vehicle. While Lexus certainly boasts finely designed models of its own, Mazda’s stated commitment to oneness behind the wheel gives it an undeniable edge if you truly want to love spending time in the vehicle you drive — no matter how much money you spend.

Each vehicle in its lineup is unmistakably Mazda and conveys a sense of opulence with its good looks. The eye-catching 2021 Mazda CX-9 Signature, for instance, has smooth curves and a titanium metallic front grille on the exterior as well as supple Nappa leather, Santos Rosewood inlays, and more elegant elements inside.

MORE EFFECTIVE PROTECTION

Is peace of mind one of your top vehicle-shopping priorities? If so, you’ll want to consider purchasing a Mazda. Each year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety tests a wide range of vehicles and issues Top Safety Pick and Top Safety Pick+ awards to the models that perform best. For 2021, seven Mazda models were honored with the Top Safety Pick+ designation, proving their exceptional ability to prevent and withstand collisions.

In comparison, only three 2021 Lexus models received Top Safety Pick+ awards, even though Lexus vehicles have significantly higher prices and the brand has a much larger lineup of eligible sedans and SUVs. As such, if you want a vehicle you can count on in unpredictable situations, check out the Mazda lineup.

BETTER VALUE

If you demand premium looks and performance from your vehicles but don’t want to pay a premium price, Mazda is the brand for you. When you opt for a Mazda model’s highest trim level — typically the Premium Package or the Signature — you’ll receive deluxe technologies like a windshield-projected Active Driving Display and a full suite of i-ACTIVSENSE® safety technologies such as Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop & Go.

Creature comforts and premium features including leather-trimmed seats, genuine layered wood trim, and an eight-way power-adjustable driver’s seat with two-position memory all come standard on these trims, so even long road trips and commutes are cozy. And even greater, you’ll get all of these features for about the same or less as you would pay for the entry-level trim of a comparable Lexus model.

Once you’ve spent time behind the wheel of a Mazda, luxury brands like Lexus just don’t measure up. Discover the Mazda difference with a test drive here at Atzenhoffer Mazda in Victoria, Texas.