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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: $27,615

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,324

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,851

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $25,995
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $24,869
Premium Package 3,600 1,900  
BMW Assist 650 650  
Technology Package 2,550 2,550  
Steering-linked headlights 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Folding second row seats 475 475  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 450
Rearview camera 400 400  
App support 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Universal garage door opener     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 3,275 1,730  
BMW Assist 590 590  
Technology Package 2,320 2,320  
Steering-linked headlights 820    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Folding second row seats 430 430  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 360
Rearview camera 365 365  
App support 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Universal garage door opener     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 10,975 8,375 825
Options (change) 9,990 7,625 660
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $46,770 $51,670 $27,615
Total Invoice $43,175 $47,710 $26,324

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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: $18,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,163
Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$46,770$51,670$27,615
Adjustments for Features-745-1,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,025$50,625$27,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0
Total Invoice$43,175$47,710$26,324
Adjustments for Features-688-9650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,487$46,745$26,324
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,258$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122014
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
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 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Digital instruments  $0
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$3,145$3,445$2,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$745$1,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-688-9650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122014
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in106.3 in
Length182.5 in180.3 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.2,800 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested107599%
Total Not Requested151%

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