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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: $26,540

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,131

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,859

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $23,145
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $22,144
Cold Weather Package 850 850 850  
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
App support 250 250 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 495
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Auto-dimming headlights 250 250 250  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Interior ambient lighting       250
Door sill trim plates       125
Cargo net       50
Cold Weather Package 775 775 775  
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
App support 230 230 230  
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 396
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Auto-dimming headlights 230 230 230  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Interior ambient lighting       200
Door sill trim plates       100
Cargo net       40
Options (change) 8,950 6,750 6,750 2,520
Options (change) 8,155 6,150 6,150 2,112
Destination 895 895 895 875
Total Price $58,495 $62,795 $71,845 $26,540
Total Invoice $53,990 $57,965 $66,290 $25,131

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,029
Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$58,495$62,795$71,845$26,540
Adjustments for Features-4,150-4,600-6,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$54,345$58,195$65,195$26,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0
Total Invoice$53,990$57,965$66,290$25,131
Adjustments for Features-3,830-4,246-6,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$50,160$53,719$60,154$25,131
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,994$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2012201220122018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0 
FWD   $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control   $600
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Power rear side windows   $200
Remote app$25$25$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist   $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats   $0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system   $200
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Following distance indicator   $25
Forward collision warning   $200
G-vectoring control   $100
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150 
Rearview camera   $200
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire   $150
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)   $0
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Digital instruments   $0
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only   $750
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Road sign information   $75
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Folding second row seats   $300
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$10,450$10,900$12,950$6,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,150$4,600$6,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,830-4,246-6,1360

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20122018
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 Weight3,264 lb.2,900 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 sDrive28i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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
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 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
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested187566%
Total Not Requested95034%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested34087%
Total Not Requested5013%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested77576%
Total Not Requested24024%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested150057%
Total Not Requested115043%

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