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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: $28,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $18,400

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,900 $42,400 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
BMW Assist 650 650      
Premium Package 3,600 1,900      
Driver Assistance Package 1,100 1,100      
Technology Package 2,550 2,550      
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550      
Folding second row seats 475 475      
App support 250 250      
Heated front seats 500 500      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325 325 325
BMW Assist 590 590      
Premium Package 3,275 1,730      
Driver Assistance Package 1,000 1,000      
Technology Package 2,320 2,320      
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500      
Folding second row seats 430 430      
App support 230 230      
Heated front seats 455 455      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260 260 260
Options (change) 10,925 8,325 325 325 325
Options (change) 9,940 7,575 260 260 260
Destination 895 895 995 995 995
Total Price $46,720 $51,620 $28,320 $31,370 $33,920

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $41,978
Model Year20122012202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$46,720$51,620$28,320$31,370$33,920
Adjustments for Features0-300-1,005-2,705-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$46,720$51,320$27,315$28,665$31,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,600$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012202120212021
Model3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328i335iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0  
AWD   $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850$850
Cruise control$150$150   
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$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150$150$150
Following distance indicator  $25$25$25
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
G-vectoring control  $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire  $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25$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   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
CD player$125$125   
Media drive$15$15   
MP3-compatible player$50$50   
Navigation system$600$600   
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200   
Traffic information$25$25   
Voice control for audio system  $25$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 headlights  $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75   
Compass$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150   
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$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   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,395$4,695$5,400$7,100$7,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$1,005$2,705$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-277-45-108-100

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122021
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in107.3 in
Length182.5 in183.5 in
Width71.3 in70.7 in
Height56.3 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,407 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft313.2 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
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
Compass0No
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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested74068%

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
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested125081%
Total Not Requested30019%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested35032%
Total Not Requested74068%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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