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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: $29,130

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,315

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,504

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $24,745
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $23,673
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 450
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Technology Package         2,600
Universal garage door opener         125
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 360
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505  
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Technology Package         2,236
Universal garage door opener         100
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Options (change) 10,200 10,200 10,200 7,850 3,550
Options (change) 9,385 9,385 9,385 7,225 2,996
Destination 995 995 995 995 835
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $52,945 $51,445 $52,794 $57,795 $29,130
Total Invoice $50,490 $48,495 $49,469 $54,425 $27,504

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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: $18,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,519
Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$52,945$51,445$52,794$57,795$29,130
Adjustments for Features-4,720-3,470-4,745-4,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$48,225$47,975$48,049$52,925$29,130
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,950$0
Total Invoice$50,490$48,495$49,469$54,425$27,504
Adjustments for Features-4,501-3,271-4,446-4,5860
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$45,989$45,224$45,023$49,839$27,504
Cost Above Minimum$966$201$0$4,816$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820182016
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340is Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual $150  $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control    $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850$850 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist    $25
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Forward collision warning$200$200$200$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0  
8 kWh battery pack  $0  
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based    $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters    $0
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0  
Black grille (optional)    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information    $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Digital instruments    $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights    $150
Xenon HID headlights    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100  
Total Value of Features$7,395$6,145$7,420$7,545$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,720$3,470$4,745$4,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,501-3,271-4,446-4,5860

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182016
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 Weight3,502 lb.2,855 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested40062%
Total Not Requested25038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

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