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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,190

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,000

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,851

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,964

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim325i330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,900 $36,600 $23,145
Base Invoice $28,300 $33,485 $22,144
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Steering-linked headlights 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 495
Heated front seats 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595  
Premium Package 2,900 2,200  
Sport Package (AWD)   900  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Cargo mat     75
Navigation system 1,820 1,820  
Steering-linked headlights 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 396
Heated front seats 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540  
Premium Package 2,640 2,000  
Sport Package (AWD)   820  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Cargo mat     60
Options (change) 8,595 7,995 2,170
Options (change) 7,820 7,270 1,832
Destination 695 695 875
Total Price $40,190 $45,290 $26,190
Total Invoice $36,815 $41,450 $24,851

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,891
Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim325i330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 13?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$40,190$45,290$26,190
Adjustments for Features-80-6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,110$44,660$26,190
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$0
Total Invoice$36,815$41,450$24,851
Adjustments for Features-73-5770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,742$40,873$24,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,131$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim325i330iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50 
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic information  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats  $75
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,130$3,680$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$80$630$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-73-5770

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in106.3 in
Length178.2 in180.3 in
Width71.5 in70.7 in
Height55.9 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,286 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%
Sport Package (AWD)
FeatureValueRequested?
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Alloy wheels, optional design0No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested107552%
Total Not Requested97548%

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