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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: $28,445

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $29,750

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $44,600 $49,800 $58,800 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Premium Package 2,400 2,200        
Xenon HID headlights 800          
iPod integration 400 400 400      
HD radio 350 350 350      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400      
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000      
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250      
Lane departure warning 500 500 500      
Heated front seats 500 500 500      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,200 1,200 1,200      
Navigation system 1,900 1,900 1,900      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325 325 325
Door sill trim plates       125 125 125
Premium Package 2,185 2,000        
Xenon HID headlights 730          
iPod integration 365 365 365      
HD radio 315 315 315      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430      
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,135 2,135 2,135      
Proximity key 910 910 910      
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230      
Lane departure warning 455 455 455      
Heated front seats 455 455 455      
Head-up display (HUD) 1,010 1,010 1,010      
Navigation system 1,730 1,730 1,730      
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260 260 260
Door sill trim plates       100 100 100
Options (change) 12,770 11,770 9,570 450 450 450
Options (change) 11,490 10,575 8,575 360 360 360
Destination 825 825 825 995 995 995
Total Price $58,195 $62,395 $69,195 $28,445 $31,495 $34,045

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $52,248
Model Year200820082008202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$58,195$62,395$69,195$28,445$31,495$34,045
Adjustments for Features00-400-110-1,810-1,810
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$58,195$62,395$68,795$28,335$29,685$32,235
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,600$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200820082008202120212021
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3Mazda3Mazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0   
FWD   $0  
AWD    $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250$250$250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system   $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100$100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150$150$150
Following distance indicator   $25$25$25
Forward collision warning   $200$200$200
G-vectoring control   $100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver   $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger   $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based   $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150   
Obstacle detection, rear  $250   
Pedestrian detection   $50$50$50
Rearview camera   $200$200$200
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50   
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100   
Ski sack$50$50$50   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150   
Residual heat$50$50$50   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100$100$100
App support   $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming   $25$25$25
CD player$125$125$125   
iPod integration$100$100$100   
Navigation system$600$600$600   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250   
SMS text-to-speech reader   $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200   
USB port   $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system   $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75   
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75   
Compass$0$0$0   
Fog lights$125$125$125   
Heated mirrors$25$25$25   
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150   
LED headlights   $1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25   
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50   
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250   
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$100$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$100$100
Total Value of Features$4,765$4,765$5,165$4,875$6,575$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$400$110$1,810$1,810
Value of Feature Adjustments00-368-5-78-72

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20082021
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 Weight3,506 lb.3,101 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 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 Premium

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

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

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

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

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