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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $19,060

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $17,416

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $19,545
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $18,303
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Grand Touring Package     3,210
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200
Tech Package     1,835
Universal garage door opener     75
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Grand Touring Package     2,993
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160
Tech Package     1,578
Universal garage door opener     60
Options (change) 8,925 6,325 5,320
Options (change) 8,120 5,755 4,791
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $44,720 $49,620 $25,660
Total Invoice $41,305 $45,840 $23,889

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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: $17,165
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,666
Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$44,720$49,620$25,660
Adjustments for Features-1,895-2,1950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,825$47,425$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$41,305$45,840$23,889
Adjustments for Features-1,750-2,0280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,555$43,812$23,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,257$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122011
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$3,195$3,495$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$2,195$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,750-2,0280

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in180.7 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested285075%
Total Not Requested95025%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested49045%

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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