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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,475

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,110

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008200820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $83,900 $22,800 $24,350
Base Invoice $41,210 $45,995 $54,275 $77,370 $21,805 $23,287
Premium Package 2,400 2,200        
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Xenon HID headlights 800          
Folding second row seats 475 475 475 475    
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000    
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
HD radio 350 350 350 350    
iPod integration 400 400 400 400    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595    
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200 200
Tech Package         1,500  
Universal garage door opener         75 75
Premium Package 2,185 2,000        
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Xenon HID headlights 730          
Folding second row seats 430 430 430 430    
Proximity key 910 910 910 910    
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
HD radio 315 315 315 315    
iPod integration 365 365 365 365    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540    
Rear spoiler       0    
Wood trim       0    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160 160
Tech Package         1,290  
Universal garage door opener         60 60
Options (change) 8,420 7,420 5,220 2,820 1,775 275
Options (change) 7,660 6,745 4,745 2,560 1,510 220
Destination 825 825 825 825 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0 0
Total Price $53,845 $58,045 $64,845 $90,545 $25,370 $25,420
Total Invoice $49,695 $53,565 $59,845 $83,755 $24,110 $24,302

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,510
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,771
Model Year200820082008200820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10155hp I4167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13265, 10265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/55-16205/50-17
Total Price$53,845$58,045$64,845$90,545$25,370$25,420
Adjustments for Features-1,965-1,965-2,365-5,03000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,880$56,080$62,480$85,515$25,370$25,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,600$33,635$0$50
Total Invoice$49,695$53,565$59,845$83,755$24,110$24,302
Adjustments for Features-1,814-1,813-2,183-4,65300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,881$51,752$57,662$79,102$24,110$24,302
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,871$9,781$31,221$0$192

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082008200820132013
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5i Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150$150
7-speed automated manual   $1200  
RWD$0$0$0$0  
FWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0$0
Blind spot warning system    $200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100  
Ski sack$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Heated windshield washer nozzles   $15  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300  
Exterior 
Body kit   $0  
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Infotainment 
App support    $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25$25
CD changer, remote   $200  
iPod integration$100$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player    $50$50
Satellite radio    $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader    $25$25
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
USB port    $25$25
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 passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Compass$0$0$0 $0$0
Headlight washers   $50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0  
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,640$4,040$6,705$1,675$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,965$1,965$2,365$5,030$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,814-1,813-2,183-4,65300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082013
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase113.7 in103.9 in
Length191.1 in180.9 in
Width72.7 in69.1 in
Height57.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115061%
Total Not Requested75039%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142583%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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