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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: $28,565

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,865

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,805

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $23,145
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $22,144
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 750 495
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750    
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500  
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900  
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  
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Equipment Package         1,600
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         1,100
Door sill trim plates         125
Interior ambient lighting         250
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based         800
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690 690 396
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610    
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460  
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670  
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  
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105  
Premium Equipment Package         1,376
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
i-ACTIVSENSE Package         946
Door sill trim plates         100
Interior ambient lighting         200
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based         688
Options (change) 10,390 10,390 10,390 8,040 4,545
Options (change) 9,560 9,560 9,560 7,400 3,846
Destination 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $53,135 $51,635 $52,984 $57,985 $28,565
Total Invoice $50,665 $48,670 $49,644 $54,600 $26,865

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $20,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,059
Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iGrand 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$53,135$51,635$52,984$57,985$28,565
Adjustments for Features-3,945-2,695-3,970-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,190$48,940$49,014$53,890$28,565
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,950$0
Total Invoice$50,665$48,670$49,644$54,600$26,865
Adjustments for Features-3,762-2,540-3,720-3,8560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,903$46,130$45,924$50,744$26,865
Cost Above Minimum$979$206$0$4,820$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018201820182017
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iGrand 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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100
Following distance indicator    $25
G-vectoring control    $100
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 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
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 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
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
Digital instruments    $0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only    $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information    $75
Steering-linked headlights    $150
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 $100
Total Value of Features$7,370$6,120$7,395$7,520$3,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,945$2,695$3,970$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,762-2,540-3,720-3,8560

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182017
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.2,900 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, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%

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, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%

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, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested60092%
Total Not Requested508%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested125075%
Total Not Requested41525%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based
FeatureValueRequested?
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Active grille shutters0No
Total Requested0100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750Yes
Total Requested190093%
Total Not Requested1507%
i-ACTIVSENSE Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Road sign information75No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested85063%
Total Not Requested50037%

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