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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,195

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335ii Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $21,805 $23,287
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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     200 200
Tech Package     1,500  
Universal garage door opener     75 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    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     160 160
Tech Package     1,290  
Universal garage door opener     60 60
Options (change) 8,925 6,325 1,775 275
Options (change) 8,120 5,755 1,510 220
Destination 895 895 795 795
Total Price $44,720 $49,620 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $41,305 $45,840 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,583
Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335ii Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$44,720$49,620$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-1,745-2,04500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,975$47,575$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$50
Total Invoice$41,305$45,840$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-1,612-1,88900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,693$43,951$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0$192

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220132013
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335ii Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Temporary spare tire  $150$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$200
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Media drive$15$15  
Satellite radio  $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$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  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
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$2,945$3,245$1,200$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$2,045$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,612-1,88900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122013
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 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
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested122571%
Total Not Requested50029%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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