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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,840

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,041

Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,279

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $29,925
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $27,608
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   2,000
Steering-linked headlights 900        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Sunroof 1,050     1,050 700
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Sport Package   1,350      
6-speed manual   0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950  
Convenience Package       2,900  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         50
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Satellite radio         430
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   1,740
Steering-linked headlights 820        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof 955     955 609
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Sport Package   1,230      
6-speed manual   0      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865  
Convenience Package       2,640  
Rear spoiler       0  
Cargo mat         40
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Satellite radio         344
Options (change) 5,950 6,800 5,450 6,300 3,355
Options (change) 5,415 6,190 4,960 5,735 2,873
Destination 875 875 875 875 560
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $41,425 $49,725 $50,475 $64,375 $33,840
Total Invoice $38,320 $45,950 $46,655 $59,540 $31,041

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,871
Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8274hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/40-18
Total Price$41,425$49,725$50,475$64,375$33,840
Adjustments for Features0-150-800-325-645
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,425$49,575$49,675$64,050$33,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,150$8,250$22,625$0
Total Invoice$38,320$45,950$46,655$59,540$31,041
Adjustments for Features0-139-739-301-592
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,320$45,811$45,916$59,239$30,449
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,491$7,596$20,919$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112011201120112006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100  
6-speed manual $150 $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
AWD    $1700
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75$75 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder    $25
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Variable intermittent wipers    $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding    $350
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
iPod integration$100  $100 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0  $0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125 
Automatic-off headlights    $25
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats    $75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50 $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50 $50 
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Total Value of Features$3,305$3,455$4,105$3,630$3,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$150$800$325$645
Value of Feature Adjustments0-139-739-301-592

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112006
Model3-SeriesMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase108.7 in105.3 in
Length178.2 in186.8 in
Width71.5 in70.1 in
Height55.9 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,341 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70095%
Total Not Requested405%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested95066%
Total Not Requested49034%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 MazdaSpeed6 Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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