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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720172017201720172012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $22,900
Base Invoice $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $21,901
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450      
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           200
Tech Package           1,400
Universal garage door opener           75
Premium Package 2,255 2,255 2,255      
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror           160
Tech Package           1,204
Universal garage door opener           60
Options (change) 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650 1,675
Options (change) 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520 1,424
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645 $25,370
Total Invoice $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715 $24,120

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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: $17,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,104
Model Year201720172017201720172012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18205/50-17
Total Price$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645$25,370
Adjustments for Features-4,295-4,195-4,320-3,045-3,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,000$42,600$43,824$50,450$62,650$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$1,400$0$1,224$7,850$20,050$0
Total Invoice$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715$24,120
Adjustments for Features-4,054-3,961-4,052-2,871-3,7590
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,526$40,224$41,107$47,564$58,956$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$1,302$0$883$7,340$18,732$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720172017201720172012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300   
6-speed manual   $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system     $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Temporary spare tire     $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights    $50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25   
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
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, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$6,245$6,145$6,270$4,995$5,945$1,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,295$4,195$4,320$3,045$3,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,054-3,961-4,052-2,871-3,7590

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172012
Model3-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length182.5 in180.9 in
Width71.3 in69.1 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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