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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: $23,530

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,724

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,246

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelX3X3X3X3Mazda3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $17,370
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $16,262
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,750
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Grand Touring Package         1,795
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,335
Satellite radio         430
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         175
Universal garage door opener         75
Cargo mat         40
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,505
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820    
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455  
Grand Touring Package         1,673
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.         1,148
Satellite radio         344
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         140
Universal garage door opener         60
Cargo mat         32
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 7,100 5,200 5,600
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 6,460 4,730 4,902
Destination 995 995 995 995 560
Total Price $47,045 $49,045 $50,545 $52,995 $23,530
Total Invoice $43,970 $45,810 $47,190 $49,460 $21,724

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,065
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,283
Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelX3X3X3X3Mazda3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6160hp I4
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16222, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18205/50-17
Total Price$47,045$49,045$50,545$52,995$23,530
Adjustments for Features-7,450-9,400-9,400-9,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,595$39,645$41,145$43,345$23,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0
Total Invoice$43,970$45,810$47,190$49,460$21,724
Adjustments for Features-6,963-8,780-8,776-9,0060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,007$37,030$38,414$40,454$21,724
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,407$3,447$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162016201620162006
ModelX3X3X3X3Mazda3
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35is
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
5-speed manual    $0
RWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700$1700 
FWD    $0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350 
Proximity key$250$250$250$250 
Remote app$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250$250$250 
Stability control$400$400$400$400 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150 
Traction control$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50 
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250 
Bodyside moldings    $75
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200 
Sunroof    $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Aux input$50$50$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD player$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$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 
Compass    $0
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver    $10
Visor mirror, passenger    $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50$50 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat    $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200 
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, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200 
Total Value of Features$8,870$10,820$10,820$11,070$1,420
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,450$9,400$9,400$9,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,963-8,780-8,776-9,0060

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162006
ModelX3Mazda3
Body4dr SUV4dr Hatch
Wheelbase110.6 in103.9 in
Length183.8 in176.6 in
Width74.1 in69.1 in
Height66.1 in57.7 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.2,809 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in38.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom36.5 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft331.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 sDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90030%
Total Not Requested210070%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

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
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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