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BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,930

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $21,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,583

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $19,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012
ModelX3Mazda3
TrimxDrive35iMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,700 $24,000
Base Invoice $39,465 $22,952
Navigation system 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Proximity key 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350  
Tech Package   2,135
Navigation system 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Proximity key 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320  
Tech Package   1,836
Options (change) 5,000 2,135
Options (change) 4,550 1,836
Destination 895 795
Total Price $48,595 $26,930
Total Invoice $44,910 $25,583

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,694
Model Year20122012
ModelX3Mazda3
TrimxDrive35iMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine300hp I6263hp I4
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/26 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18225/40-18
Total Price$48,595$26,930
Adjustments for Features-6,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,500$26,930
Total Invoice$44,910$25,583
Adjustments for Features-5,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,277$25,583

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Mazda3
TrimxDrive35iMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Hill descent control$250 
Temporary spare tire $150
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Body kit $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Hood scoop $100
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Media drive$15 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75
Heated mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,420$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,6330

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122012
ModelX3Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.0 in177.4 in
Width74.1 in69.1 in
Height65.4 in57.9 in
Curb Weight4,222 lb.3,281 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		27.6 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		63.3 ft342.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%

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