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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 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,000

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920092012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,800 $51,100 $60,400 $85,500 $22,900
Base Invoice $42,315 $47,190 $55,750 $78,840 $21,901
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    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595 595  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Tech Package         1,400
Universal garage door opener         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    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540 540  
Rear spoiler       0  
Wood trim       0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Tech Package         1,204
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 7,670 6,670 4,470 2,070 1,675
Options (change) 6,980 6,065 4,065 1,880 1,424
Destination 825 825 825 825 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 3,000 0
Total Price $54,295 $58,595 $65,695 $91,395 $25,370
Total Invoice $50,120 $54,080 $60,640 $84,545 $24,120

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $26,985
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,209
Model Year20092009200920092012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine230hp I6300hp I6360hp V8500hp V10167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$54,295$58,595$65,695$91,395$25,370
Adjustments for Features-1,940-1,940-2,340-5,0050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,355$56,655$63,355$86,390$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,300$11,000$34,035$0
Total Invoice$50,120$54,080$60,640$84,545$24,120
Adjustments for Features-1,791-1,791-2,160-4,6300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,329$52,289$58,480$79,915$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,960$10,151$31,586$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092009200920092012
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iM5s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual   $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats    $0
Blind spot warning system    $200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Temporary spare tire$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
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming    $25
CD changer, remote   $200 
MP3-compatible player    $50
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$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
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
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$3,565$3,565$3,965$6,630$1,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,940$1,940$2,340$5,005$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,791-1,791-2,160-4,6300

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
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 s 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
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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