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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,441

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,569

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092015
ModelZ4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35is Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $45,750 $51,650 $25,045
Base Invoice $42,090 $47,520 $23,961
Premium Package 3,900 2,500  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 450
Proximity key 500 500  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595  
Door sill trim plates     125
Interior ambient lighting     250
Premium Package 3,550 2,275  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 360
Proximity key 455 455  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540  
Door sill trim plates     100
Interior ambient lighting     200
Options (change) 8,895 7,495 825
Options (change) 8,095 6,820 660
Destination 825 825 820
Total Price $55,470 $59,970 $26,690
Total Invoice $51,010 $55,165 $25,441

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,833
Model Year200920092015
ModelZ4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35is Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine255hp I6300hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$55,470$59,970$26,690
Adjustments for Features-5,150-5,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,320$54,370$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$0
Total Invoice$51,010$55,165$25,441
Adjustments for Features-4,736-5,1510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,274$50,014$25,441
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,740$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200920092015
ModelZ4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive30isDrive35is Grand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150 
Rearview camera  $200
Roll bar$200$200 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Temporary spare tire  $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler  $200
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SD Card slot$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
USB port  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75 
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather door panel trim $250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,275$9,725$4,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,150$5,600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,736-5,1510

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092015
ModelZ4Mazda3
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Wheelbase98.3 in106.3 in
Length166.9 in180.3 in
Width70.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,242 lb.2,855 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume10.9 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive30i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested197563%
Total Not Requested115037%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested75036%
Total Not Requested135064%

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