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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: $25,710

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,790

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,929

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,276

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $19,545
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $18,303
Premium Package 2,650     2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100    
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sport Package   1,350      
6-speed manual   0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450    
Convenience Package       2,900  
Rear spoiler       0  
Sunroof       1,050  
Grand Touring Package         3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Tech Package         1,835
Cargo mat         50
Universal garage door opener         75
Premium Package 2,410     2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910    
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sport Package   1,230      
6-speed manual   0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320    
Convenience Package       2,640  
Rear spoiler       0  
Sunroof       955  
Grand Touring Package         2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Tech Package         1,578
Cargo mat         40
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 8,025 7,275 5,925 8,325 5,370
Options (change) 7,300 6,620 5,390 7,575 4,831
Destination 875 875 875 875 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $43,500 $50,200 $50,950 $66,400 $25,710
Total Invoice $40,205 $46,380 $47,085 $61,380 $23,929

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,270
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,947
Model Year20112011201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$43,500$50,200$50,950$66,400$25,710
Adjustments for Features-2,520-695-1,345-2,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,980$49,505$49,605$63,855$25,710
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,525$8,625$22,875$0
Total Invoice$40,205$46,380$47,085$61,380$23,929
Adjustments for Features-2,329-642-1,243-2,3530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,876$45,738$45,842$59,027$23,929
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,862$7,966$21,151$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011201120112011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335i335dM3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  $25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$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 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  $0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  $150$150
Compass$0  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50  $50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100 
Floor mats    $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50 
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$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 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Total Value of Features$4,370$2,545$3,195$4,395$1,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,520$695$1,345$2,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,329-642-1,243-2,3530

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112011
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in103.9 in
Length178.2 in180.7 in
Width71.5 in69.1 in
Height55.9 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested107537%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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
Compass0Yes
Aluminum trim100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested122558%
Total Not Requested90042%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested59041%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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