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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: $28,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $43,200

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimM3PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $62,000 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Executive Package 4,300      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,900      
LED headlights 1,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550      
Sunroof 0      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Wood trim 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Door sill trim plates   125 125 125
Executive Package 3,915      
Driver Assistance Plus 1,730      
LED headlights 1,730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500      
Sunroof 0      
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Wood trim 0      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Door sill trim plates   100 100 100
Options (change) 8,650 450 450 450
Options (change) 7,875 360 360 360
Destination 995 995 995 995
Total Price $71,645 $28,445 $31,495 $34,045

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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: $40,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $62,385
Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimM3PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine425hp I6186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$71,645$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features-3,1450-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,500$28,445$29,795$32,345
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2015202120212021
Model3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimM3PremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100   
Heated steering wheel$100   
Remote app$25   
Remote window/roof operation$15   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50   
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100   
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150   
Residual heat$50   
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential$500   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150   
Regenerative braking$0   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0   
Painted brake calipers (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
CD player$125   
DVD-compatible player$0   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
MP3-compatible player$50   
Navigation system$600   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Compass$0   
Cornering lights$50   
Headlight washers$50   
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100   
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Wood trim$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Performance steering system (optional)$0   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0   
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching$50   
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,770$3,625$5,325$5,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,145$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,9230-73-68

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
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 Weight3,411 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 M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Headlight washers50No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested80042%
Total Not Requested110058%
Driver Assistance Plus
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Driver drowsiness monitor150Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested100069%
Total Not Requested45031%

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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