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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,110

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $26,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $60,950 $62,000 $19,545
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $56,255 $57,220 $18,303
Premium Package 2,250        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Folding second row seats 475 475   475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350 350  
Technology Package 1,850        
Navigation system   1,900      
Grand Touring Package         3,210
Tech Package         1,835
Universal garage door opener         75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Premium Package 2,050        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Folding second row seats 430 430   430  
Proximity key 910 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320 320  
Technology Package 1,685        
Navigation system   1,730      
Grand Touring Package         2,993
Tech Package         1,578
Universal garage door opener         60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Options (change) 6,975 4,775 2,400 2,325 5,320
Options (change) 6,350 4,345 2,185 2,115 4,791
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Total Price $54,770 $58,170 $64,245 $65,220 $25,660
Total Invoice $50,575 $53,720 $59,335 $60,230 $23,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,340
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,281
Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$54,770$58,170$64,245$65,220$25,660
Adjustments for Features-4,770-3,720-3,720-4,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,000$54,450$60,525$60,600$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,450$10,525$10,600$0
Total Invoice$50,575$53,720$59,335$60,230$23,889
Adjustments for Features-4,405-3,435-3,436-4,2670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,170$50,285$55,899$55,963$23,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,115$9,729$9,793$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535iActiveHybrid 5550is
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Power trunk closer$350    
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150  $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250  $250 
Rearview camera$200  $200 
Temporary spare tire    $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100 $100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
Satellite radio    $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0 
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
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, passenger seat   $150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Total Value of Features$6,695$5,645$5,645$6,545$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$3,720$3,720$4,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,405-3,435-3,436-4,2670

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122011
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in103.9 in
Length193.1 in180.7 in
Width73.2 in69.1 in
Height57.6 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested100050%
Total Not Requested100050%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60064%
Total Not Requested34036%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

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