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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: $32,490

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,089

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,271

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,950 $37,500 $39,000 $43,750 $50,150 $62,000 $27,310 $29,810
Base Invoice $30,995 $35,180 $36,560 $40,930 $46,820 $57,720 $25,786 $28,146
Premium Package 3,200 3,100 3,100 2,200 2,200      
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150 2,150   2,000 2,000
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450         0    
Cold Weather Package 950              
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500      
Executive Package           4,300    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Technology Package             1,785 1,785
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             200 200
Rear spoiler             400 400
Premium Package 2,910 2,820 2,820 2,000 2,000      
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955 1,955   1,600 1,600
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820          
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320         0    
Cold Weather Package 865              
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455      
Executive Package           3,915    
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Technology Package             1,428 1,428
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror             160 160
Rear spoiler             320 320
Options (change) 9,200 7,200 7,200 5,400 5,400 4,850 4,385 4,385
Options (change) 8,370 6,550 6,550 4,910 4,910 4,415 3,508 3,508
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 795 795
Total Price $43,145 $45,695 $47,195 $50,145 $56,545 $67,845 $32,490 $34,990
Total Invoice $40,360 $42,725 $44,105 $46,835 $52,725 $63,130 $30,089 $32,449

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,815
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,485
Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6335hp I6 H425hp I6170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionM6M6T8M6T8M6T5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$43,145$45,695$47,195$50,145$56,545$67,845$32,490$34,990
Adjustments for Features-840-590-2,040-890-2,065-3,1150-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,305$45,105$45,155$49,255$54,480$64,730$32,490$34,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,800$2,850$6,950$12,175$22,425$0$2,400
Total Invoice$40,360$42,725$44,105$46,835$52,725$63,130$30,089$32,449
Adjustments for Features-786-552-1,906-831-1,925-2,8990-93
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,574$42,173$42,199$46,004$50,800$60,231$30,089$32,356
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,599$2,625$6,430$11,226$20,657$0$2,267

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152015201520152015201520122012
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesMazda6Mazda6
Trim320i328i328d335iActiveHybrid 3M3i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150 $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 $1300   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic       $1100
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0  
FWD      $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100  
Heated steering wheel$100    $100  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system      $200$200
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front     $150  
Obstacle detection, rear     $250  
Rearview camera     $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire      $150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Cargo mat      $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder      $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 $0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)     $0  
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0  
Infotainment 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio      $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Traffic information      $25$25
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights     $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350  
Headlight washers$50    $50  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates     $100  
Heated second row seats$200    $200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0  
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Total Value of Features$3,630$3,380$4,830$3,680$4,855$5,905$2,790$2,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$840$590$2,040$890$2,065$3,115$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-786-552-1,906-831-1,925-2,8990-93

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20152012
Model3-SeriesMazda6
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.6 in109.8 in
Length182.5 in193.7 in
Width71.3 in72.4 in
Height56.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,411 lb.3,259 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested225076%
Total Not Requested70024%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Headlight washers50No
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested50050%
Total Not Requested50050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested205076%
Total Not Requested65024%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series ActiveHybrid 3

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested45024%
Total Not Requested145076%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming driver-side mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

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