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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: $25,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $24,143

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $52,400 $52,400 $57,700 $62,000 $73,400 $102,600 $19,545
Base Invoice $49,410 $49,410 $54,340 $58,340 $68,940 $96,100 $18,303
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550      
Temporary spare tire 150   150 150 150    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450          
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500    
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Grand Touring Package             3,210
Tech Package             1,835
Universal garage door opener             75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505      
Temporary spare tire 140   140 140 140    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335          
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455 455    
Wood trim         0 0  
Sunroof           0  
Grand Touring Package             2,993
Tech Package             1,578
Universal garage door opener             60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror             160
Options (change) 2,650 2,500 1,200 1,200 650 0 5,320
Options (change) 2,435 2,295 1,100 1,100 595 0 4,791
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 -4,668 0 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $56,045 $51,227 $59,895 $64,195 $75,045 $104,595 $25,660
Total Invoice $52,840 $48,032 $56,435 $60,435 $70,530 $98,095 $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: $20,872
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,741
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine248hp I4180hp I4 PiH335hp I6261hp I6 D456hp V8600hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDAWDAWD4WDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16600, 16242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/40-19275/40-19205/50-17
Total Price$56,045$51,227$59,895$64,195$75,045$104,595$25,660
Adjustments for Features-4,920-4,695-4,920-6,870-10,820-12,6700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,125$46,532$54,975$57,325$64,225$91,925$25,660
Cost Above Minimum$4,593$0$8,443$10,793$17,693$45,393$0
Total Invoice$52,840$48,032$56,435$60,435$70,530$98,095$23,889
Adjustments for Features-4,639-4,402-4,636-6,468-10,169-11,8830
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$48,201$43,630$51,799$53,967$60,361$86,212$23,889
Cost Above Minimum$4,571$0$8,169$10,337$16,731$42,582$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
Model5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-SeriesMazda3
Trim530i530e iPerformance540i540dM550iM5s
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
RWD$0$0$0    
AWD   $1700$1700  
4WD     $1700 
FWD      $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate    $100$100 
Heated steering wheel     $100 
Power trunk closer    $350$350 
Proximity key    $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual      $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Hill descent control   $250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front    $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear    $250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$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$50 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500 
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger $0     
9 kWh battery pack $0     
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500$500 
Regenerative braking$0 $0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0  
Black exterior trim (optional)    $0$0 
Body kit    $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)      $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0$0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Gesture control system     $100 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio      $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription    $250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound    $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights    $200$200 
Compass      $0
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125  $125
Head-up display (HUD)     $350 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Interior ambient lighting      $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display     $250 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25     
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750$750$750   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights      $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50   
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals    $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat     $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat     $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat    $100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat    $100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner     $650 
Upholstered instrument panel    $300$300 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500$500 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options     $0 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0 
Transmission 
Launch control$100 $100$100$100$100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$7,495$7,270$7,495$9,445$13,395$15,245$2,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,920$4,695$4,920$6,870$10,820$12,670$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,639-4,402-4,636-6,468-10,169-11,8830

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20182011
Model5-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase117.1 in103.9 in
Length194.6 in180.7 in
Width73.5 in69.1 in
Height58.2 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,747 lb.2,964 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.0 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.7 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume18.7 ft311.8 ft3

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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 sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested312585%
Total Not Requested55015%
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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