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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: $26,490

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $34,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $23,145
Base Invoice $43,330 $48,480 $57,220 $22,144
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500  
Premium Package 2,250      
Technology Package 1,850 1,850    
Cold Weather Package 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
App support 250 250 250  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Obstacle detection, rear   750   495
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Door sill trim plates       125
Interior ambient lighting       250
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185  
Premium Package 2,050      
Technology Package 1,685 1,685    
Cold Weather Package 1,320 1,320 1,320  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
App support 230 230 230  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Obstacle detection, rear   685   396
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Door sill trim plates       100
Interior ambient lighting       200
Options (change) 12,750 11,250 8,950 2,470
Options (change) 11,615 10,250 8,150 2,072
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $60,545 $64,645 $71,845 $26,490
Total Invoice $55,840 $59,625 $66,265 $25,091

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $29,885
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,903
Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$60,545$64,645$71,845$26,490
Adjustments for Features-4,170-3,720-4,4700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,375$60,925$67,375$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$11,000$0
Total Invoice$55,840$59,625$66,265$25,091
Adjustments for Features-3,846-3,431-4,1230
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,994$56,194$62,142$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,200$10,148$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122018
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850 
Power trunk closer$350   
Remote app$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Around view cameras  $500 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$200$200 $200
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Wide-view front camera  $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50 
Digital instruments   $0
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated second row seats$200$200$200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150 
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 recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100
Total Value of Features$7,745$7,295$8,045$3,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,170$3,720$4,470$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,846-3,431-4,1230

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in106.3 in
Length193.1 in180.3 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Folding second row seats300Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested60063%
Total Not Requested35037%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Total Requested225085%
Total Not Requested40015%

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