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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: $18,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,391

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,889

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $33,600 $40,300 $43,900 $54,850 $25,045
Base Invoice $31,090 $37,255 $40,570 $50,640 $23,961
Premium Package 3,350 2,650 2,650 2,000  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 800        
iPod integration 400 400 400 400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475 475  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 350 450
HD radio 350 350 350 350  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Technology Package       3,250  
Sunroof       1,050  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         70
Interior ambient lighting         250
Premium Package 3,050 2,410 2,410 1,820  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 730        
iPod integration 365 365 365 365  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430 430  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 320 360
HD radio 315 315 315 315  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Technology Package       2,960  
Sunroof       955  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         50
Interior ambient lighting         200
Options (change) 10,295 8,795 8,795 9,445 770
Options (change) 9,365 7,995 7,995 8,590 610
Destination 825 825 825 825 820
Gas Tax 0 0 -900 1,300 0
Total Price $44,720 $49,920 $52,620 $66,420 $26,635
Total Invoice $41,280 $46,075 $48,490 $61,355 $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: $17,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,947
Model Year20092009200920092015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$44,720$49,920$52,620$66,420$26,635
Adjustments for Features-1,020-1,020-1,970-2,0200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,700$48,900$50,650$64,400$26,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$6,950$20,700$0
Total Invoice$41,280$46,075$48,490$61,355$25,391
Adjustments for Features-942-941-1,815-1,8660
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,338$45,134$46,675$59,489$25,391
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,796$6,337$19,151$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009200920092015
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100  
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Blind spot warning system    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150  
Rearview camera    $200
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$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$100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
USB port    $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Head-up display (HUD)    $350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$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$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$3,070$3,070$4,020$4,070$2,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,020$1,020$1,970$2,020$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-942-941-1,815-1,8660

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092015
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?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
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
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested71542%

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