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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: $27,290

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,779

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $23,145
Base Invoice $32,290 $39,190 $22,144
BMW Assist 650 650  
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  
Rearview camera 400 400  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 495
App support 250 250  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Heated steering wheel 190 190  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   500  
Sport Line   1,700  
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     800
BMW Assist 590 590  
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  
Rearview camera 365 365  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 396
App support 230 230  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Heated steering wheel 175 175  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   475  
Sport Line   1,545  
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based     688
Options (change) 11,165 10,765 3,270
Options (change) 10,165 9,820 2,760
Destination 895 895 875
Total Price $46,960 $54,060 $27,290
Total Invoice $43,350 $49,905 $25,779

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $18,450
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,445
Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$46,960$54,060$27,290
Adjustments for Features-1,220-1,6950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,740$52,365$27,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,625$0
Total Invoice$43,350$49,905$25,779
Adjustments for Features-1,126-1,5650
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,224$48,340$25,779
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,116$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201220122017
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328i335iGrand Touring
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 app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $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 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based  $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Black grille (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125 
Media drive$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
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 
Digital instruments  $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
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 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,845$4,320$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,220$1,695$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,126-1,5650

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122017
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.2,900 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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
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
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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested260068%
Total Not Requested120032%
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

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested5018%
Total Not Requested22582%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
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%
Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
225/45YR18 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 Requested20017%
Total Not Requested95083%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Regenerative braking, capacitor-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested017%
Total Not Requested083%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested130063%
Total Not Requested75037%

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