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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: $27,870

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $30,500

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $46,900 $52,500 $62,000 $26,500
Premium Package 2,250      
Driver Assistance Package 1,350 1,350 3,500  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,400 2,400 2,400  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Rearview camera 400      
Folding second row seats 475 475 475  
Proximity key 1,000 1,000 1,000  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,300 1,300    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
App support     250  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       325
Door sill trim plates       125
Premium Package 2,050      
Driver Assistance Package 1,230 1,230 3,185  
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed 2,185 2,185 2,185  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500    
Rearview camera 365      
Folding second row seats 430 430 430  
Proximity key 910 910 910  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Head-up display (HUD) 1,185 1,185    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
App support     230  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       260
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 10,575 7,925 8,475 450
Options (change) 9,630 7,215 7,715 360
Destination 895 895 895 920
Total Price $58,370 $61,320 $71,370 $27,870

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,495
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $50,725
Model Year2012201220122019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8186hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10180, 10?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$58,370$61,320$71,370$27,870
Adjustments for Features-2,005-955-3,0450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$56,365$60,365$68,325$27,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,000$11,960$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122019
Model5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim528i535i550iPremium
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
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
Driver drowsiness monitor   $150
Following distance indicator   $25
G-vectoring control   $100
Lane keeping assist   $400
Obstacle detection, front$150 $150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 $250 
Pedestrian detection   $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0$0$0 
Rearview camera$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 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support   $100
App support  $0$0
Apple CarPlay support   $100
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player  $0 
Media drive  $15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Navigation system  $600 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for audio system   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
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 
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
LED headlights   $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 
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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $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, 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$6,705$5,655$7,745$4,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,005$955$3,045$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,850-881-2,8090

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122019
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase116.9 in107.3 in
Length193.1 in183.5 in
Width73.2 in70.7 in
Height57.6 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,815 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.5 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom38.3 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.2 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.1 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume18.4 ft313.2 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%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

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

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