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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,538

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,867

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Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $18,135
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $16,989
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   1,950
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         950  
Cold Weather Package 950            
Premium Package   3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500    
Wood trim           0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.             1,335
Grand Touring Package             2,760
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             200
Universal garage door opener             75
Rear spoiler             325
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,677
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955         0  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         865  
Cold Weather Package 865            
Premium Package   2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455    
Wood trim           0  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.             1,148
Grand Touring Package             2,574
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             160
Universal garage door opener             60
Rear spoiler             260
Options (change) 7,050 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 1,500 6,645
Options (change) 6,415 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 1,365 5,879
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 670
Total Price $40,995 $45,695 $47,195 $50,145 $56,545 $64,495 $25,450
Total Invoice $38,405 $42,725 $44,105 $46,835 $52,725 $60,080 $23,538

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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: $13,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,279
Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6156hp I4
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$40,995$45,695$47,195$50,145$56,545$64,495$25,450
Adjustments for Features-1,695-3,495-4,945-3,795-4,970-4,1200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,300$42,200$42,250$46,350$51,575$60,375$25,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,900$2,950$7,050$12,275$21,075$0
Total Invoice$38,405$42,725$44,105$46,835$52,725$60,080$23,538
Adjustments for Features-1,588-3,268-4,621-3,544-4,634-3,8380
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,817$39,457$39,484$43,291$48,091$56,242$23,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,640$2,667$6,474$11,274$19,425$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015201520152015201520152009
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300  
5-speed manual      $0
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100      
Proximity key $250$250$250$250  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Universal garage door opener $100$100$100$100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire      $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0 
Body kit      $0
Bodyside moldings      $75
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0 
Rear spoiler     $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150$150$150
Compass $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125
Headlight washers$50      
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100 
Heated second row seats$200      
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)     $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50 
Total Value of Features$3,370$5,170$6,620$5,470$6,645$5,795$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,695$3,495$4,945$3,795$4,970$4,120$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,588-3,268-4,621-3,544-4,634-3,8380

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152009
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in178.3 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.2,759 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested180067%
Total Not Requested90033%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
Total Not Requested50014%

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