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BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,745

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $25,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim525i530i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $26,500
Premium Package 2,000 1,800    
Xenon HID headlights 800   800  
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Satellite radio 595 595 595  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Adaptive cruise control 2,200 2,200 2,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Premium Package 1,820 1,640    
Xenon HID headlights 730   730  
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Satellite radio 540 540 540  
Head-up display (HUD) 910 910 910  
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Adaptive cruise control 2,000 2,000 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Options (change) 10,370 9,370 8,370 325
Options (change) 9,435 8,525 7,615 260
Destination 695 695 695 920
Total Price $53,565 $56,865 $66,465 $27,745

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $47,883
Model Year2006200620062019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim525i530i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18
Total Price$53,565$56,865$66,465$27,745
Adjustments for Features00-400-1,835
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$53,565$56,865$66,065$25,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,300$12,500$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2006200620062019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim525i530i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600$600$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver   $75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75
Lane departure warning   $200
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Rearview camera   $200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support   $0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
Navigation system$600$600$600 
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$4,465$4,465$4,865$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$1,835
Value of Feature Adjustments00-365-78

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062019
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in107.3 in
Length191.1 in183.5 in
Width72.7 in70.7 in
Height57.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,429 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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