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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: $28,427

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,091

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $23,145
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $22,144
Driving Assistance Package 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Tier 2,300 2,300 2,300 2,300    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450        
Heated steering wheel 190 190 190 190    
Heated front seats         500  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Equipment Package           1,600
Interior ambient lighting           250
Door sill trim plates           125
Obstacle detection, rear           495
Driving Assistance Package 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Tier 2,115 2,115 2,115 2,115    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505    
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335        
Heated steering wheel 175 175 175 175    
Heated front seats         455  
Wood trim         0  
Premium Equipment Package           1,376
Interior ambient lighting           200
Door sill trim plates           100
Obstacle detection, rear           396
Options (change) 6,340 6,190 4,890 4,890 2,350 2,470
Options (change) 5,835 5,695 4,500 4,500 2,160 2,072
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 875
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 0
Total Price $59,735 $54,917 $63,585 $67,885 $76,745 $26,490
Total Invoice $56,240 $51,432 $59,835 $63,835 $72,095 $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: $23,682
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,897
Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8184hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19215/45-18
Total Price$59,735$54,917$63,585$67,885$76,745$26,490
Adjustments for Features-4,970-4,745-4,970-6,920-9,3200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,765$50,172$58,615$60,965$67,425$26,490
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,253$0
Total Invoice$56,240$51,432$59,835$63,835$72,095$25,091
Adjustments for Features-4,679-4,444-4,677-6,507-8,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$51,561$46,988$55,158$57,328$63,340$25,091
Cost Above Minimum$4,573$0$8,170$10,340$16,352$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201820182018201820182018
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0$0$0   
AWD   $1700$1700 
FWD     $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control     $600
Cruise control$150$150$150$150$150 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 $100
Power trunk closer$350$350$350$350$350 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual     $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist     $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial     $200
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150 
Following distance indicator     $25
G-vectoring control     $100
Hill descent control   $250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150$150 
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150$150$150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0    
9 kWh battery pack $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0 
Black grille (optional)     $0
Body kit    $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)     $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system$100$100$100$100  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound    $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
Traffic information     $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Digital instruments     $0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting     $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25    
LED headlights    $1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750 $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Road sign information     $75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150 
Metal pedals    $75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$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$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,445$8,220$8,445$10,395$12,795$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,970$4,745$4,970$6,920$9,320$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,679-4,444-4,677-6,507-8,7550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182018
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in106.3 in
Length194.6 in180.3 in
Width73.5 in70.7 in
Height58.2 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530e iPerformance

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540d

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%
Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Gesture control system100No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power trunk closer350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested70042%
Total Not Requested95058%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M550i

Driving Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Pedestrian detection50No
Total Requested125096%
Total Not Requested504%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested190072%
Total Not Requested75028%

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