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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: $23,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600        
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750        
Driving Assistance Package 500 500 500 500      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Premium Tier 2,900 2,900 2,900 2,900      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Apple CarPlay support 300 300 300 300      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,200 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Blind spot warning system 500 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         325 325 325
Door sill trim plates         125 125 125
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550        
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690        
Driving Assistance Package 460 460 460 460      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610        
Premium Tier 2,670 2,670 2,670 2,670      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Apple CarPlay support 275 275 275 275      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 1,105 1,105 1,105 1,105      
Blind spot warning system 460 460 460 460      
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         260 260 260
Door sill trim plates         100 100 100
Options (change) 10,500 10,500 10,500 7,400 450 450 450
Options (change) 9,660 9,660 9,660 6,810 360 360 360
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $53,245 $51,745 $53,094 $57,345 $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: $21,280
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $45,375
Model Year2018201820182018202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT8M6T8T8T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$53,245$51,745$53,094$57,345$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features-3,270-2,020-3,295-3,0200-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,975$49,725$49,799$54,325$28,445$29,795$32,345
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018202120212021
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300   
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0   
FWD    $0  
AWD     $1700$1700
Accessories 
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$25$25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial    $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor    $150$150$150
Following distance indicator    $25$25$25
G-vectoring control    $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based    $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150    
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250    
Temporary spare tire    $150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25$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   
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0    
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0   
Android Auto support    $100$100$100
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   
Navigation system$600$600$600$600   
S Voice support$0$0$0$0   
Satellite radio    $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25$25
Surround sound   $250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200   
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25   
Voice control for audio system    $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0   
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200$200
Compass$0$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150   
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50   
Steering-linked headlights    $150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $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, 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$100$100
Total Value of Features$6,270$5,020$6,295$6,020$3,000$4,700$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,270$2,020$3,295$3,020$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,118-1,904-3,087-2,8440-73-68

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182021
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 Weight3,502 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 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested111567%

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested111567%

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%
Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Speed limit information0No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested111567%

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 detection50Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Navigation system600No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested55033%
Total Not Requested111567%

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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