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BMW 7-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 7-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $48,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $43,915

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesMazda3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $71,000 $84,300 $97,000 $122,600 $22,900
Base Invoice $65,500 $77,735 $89,420 $112,970 $21,901
Premium Sound Package 1,800        
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         200
Tech Package         1,400
Universal garage door opener         75
Premium Sound Package 1,640        
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         160
Tech Package         1,204
Universal garage door opener         60
Options (change) 1,800 350 350 0 1,675
Options (change) 1,640 320 320 0 1,424
Destination 895 895 895 895 795
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 1,000 0
Total Price $73,695 $86,545 $98,245 $124,495 $25,370
Total Invoice $68,035 $79,950 $90,635 $114,865 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $43,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $39,511
Model Year20122012201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesMazda3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine315hp I6400hp V8455hp V8 H500hp V8167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)600, 16600, 16600, 16600, 16265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/45-19245/45-19245/35-21205/50-17
Total Price$73,695$86,545$98,245$124,495$25,370
Adjustments for Features-4,770-5,720-7,970-10,6200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$68,925$80,825$90,275$113,875$25,370
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,900$21,350$44,950$0
Total Invoice$68,035$79,950$90,635$114,865$24,120
Adjustments for Features-4,404-5,284-7,353-9,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$63,631$74,666$83,282$105,066$24,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,035$19,651$41,435$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012201220122012
Model7-Series7-Series7-Series7-SeriesMazda3
Trim740i750iActiveHybrid 750iAlpina B7s Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$0$0$0$0 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100 
Power door closers  $300$300 
Power trunk closer  $350$350 
Proximity key  $250$250$250
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Sunshade, rear, power   $225 
Sunshades, second row, power   $225 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual    $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350$350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system    $200
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera$200$200$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 
Ski sack  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250$250$250 
Rear dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25$25 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Regenerative braking$0$0   
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200  
Rear spoiler   $200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote   $200 
DVD-compatible player   $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 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Traffic 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 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Head-up display (HUD)   $350 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated vanity mirrors, rear seat$100$100$100$100 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300 
Door sill trim plates$100$100$100$100 
Folding second row seats    $300
Heated front seats $200$200$200$200
Heated second row seats   $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250 
Massage, driver seat   $100 
Massage, passenger seat   $100 
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100 
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650 
Upholstered instrument panel$300$300$300  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars   $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,670$7,620$9,870$12,520$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,770$5,720$7,970$10,620$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,404-5,284-7,353-9,7990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 7-Series vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
Model7-SeriesMazda3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase120.9 in103.9 in
Length199.8 in180.9 in
Width74.9 in69.1 in
Height58.3 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,345 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.6 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.2 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom41.2 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom38.4 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume17.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 7-Series 740i

Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Unbranded, 600W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested25029%
Total Not Requested60071%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0Yes
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

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