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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $14,910

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,224

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $14,071

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630 $17,705 $20,667
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Sunroof 1,050     1,050    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350    
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950    
Rear spoiler       0    
Grand Touring Package         4,200 3,840
Satellite radio         430 430
Cargo mat         50 50
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Sunroof 955     955    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320    
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865    
Rear spoiler       0    
Grand Touring Package         3,865 3,533
Satellite radio         344 344
Cargo mat         40 40
Options (change) 5,925 5,425 5,425 5,975 6,680 6,320
Options (change) 5,390 4,935 4,935 5,435 5,849 5,517
Destination 875 875 875 875 670 670
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $41,400 $48,350 $50,450 $64,050 $26,490 $29,350
Total Invoice $38,295 $44,695 $46,630 $59,240 $24,224 $26,854

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,939
Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$41,400$48,350$50,450$64,050$26,490$29,350
Adjustments for Features-2,305-2,155-3,105-2,28000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,095$46,195$47,345$61,770$26,490$29,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,100$8,250$22,675$0$2,860
Total Invoice$38,295$44,695$46,630$59,240$24,224$26,854
Adjustments for Features-2,132-1,992-2,870-2,10900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,163$42,703$43,760$57,131$24,224$26,854
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,540$7,597$20,968$0$2,630

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim328i335i335dM3is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150  
5-speed manual    $0$0
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener    $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Stability control$400$400$400$400  
Temporary spare tire    $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
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$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Exterior 
Body kit    $0$0
Bodyside moldings    $75$75
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100     
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Automatic-off headlights    $25$25
Fog lights$125$125$125 $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
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$75
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100   
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100   
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$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  
Total Value of Features$4,280$4,130$5,080$4,255$1,975$1,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$2,155$3,105$2,280$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,132-1,992-2,870-2,10900

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20112008
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%

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

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0No
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested360076%
Total Not Requested115024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested320077%
Total Not Requested95023%

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