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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: $26,635

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,860

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,391

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,700 $39,300 $53,800 $25,045
Base Invoice $30,085 $36,155 $49,675 $23,961
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 1,900  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800      
iPod integration 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 350 350 350 450
HD radio 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Technology Package     3,250  
Sunroof     1,050  
Rear spoiler     0  
Cargo mat       70
Interior ambient lighting       250
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 1,730  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730      
iPod integration 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 320 320 320 360
HD radio 315 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Technology Package     2,960  
Sunroof     955  
Rear spoiler     0  
Cargo mat       50
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 9,970 8,470 9,420 770
Options (change) 9,070 7,700 8,570 610
Destination 825 825 825 820
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,495 $48,595 $65,345 $26,635
Total Invoice $39,980 $44,680 $60,370 $25,391

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,803
Model Year2008200820082015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$43,495$48,595$65,345$26,635
Adjustments for Features-855-1,105-2,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,640$47,490$63,340$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,850$20,700$0
Total Invoice$39,980$44,680$60,370$25,391
Adjustments for Features-786-1,016-1,8520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,194$43,664$58,518$25,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,470$19,324$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2008200820082015
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
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
Rearview camera   $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
App support   $0
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
iPod integration$100$100$100 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
USB port   $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100 
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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$2,905$3,155$4,055$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$855$1,105$2,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-786-1,016-1,8520

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082015
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 Weight3,341 lb.2,855 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 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
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
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65057%
Total Not Requested50043%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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