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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 Grand Touring   
Difference: $29,265

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,251

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,422

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420142018
ModelZ4Z4Z4Mazda3
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Sedan
Base Price $48,950 $56,950 $65,800 $23,145
Base Invoice $45,215 $52,575 $60,715 $22,144
Technology Package 2,250 2,250 2,250  
Cold Weather Package 700 700 700  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Cargo net 60 60 60 50
Cargo tray 110 110 110 75
Cargo mat 60 60 60 75
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750 495
Leather seating surfaces 1,250      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
Premium Equipment Package       1,600
Interior ambient lighting       250
Door sill trim plates       125
Technology Package 2,050 2,050 2,050  
Cold Weather Package 635 635 635  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Cargo net 53 53 53 40
Cargo tray 97 97 97 60
Cargo mat 53 53 53 60
Obstacle detection, rear 685 685 685 396
Leather seating surfaces 1,140      
Wood trim 0 0 0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
Premium Equipment Package       1,376
Interior ambient lighting       200
Door sill trim plates       100
Options (change) 6,080 4,830 4,830 2,670
Options (change) 5,533 4,393 4,393 2,232
Destination 925 925 925 875
Total Price $55,955 $62,705 $71,555 $26,690
Total Invoice $51,673 $57,893 $66,033 $25,251

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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: $24,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,451
Model Year2014201420142018
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?, 10650, 16?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18215/45-18
Total Price$55,955$62,705$71,555$26,690
Adjustments for Features-4,300-4,950-6,9500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$51,655$57,755$64,605$26,690
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,100$12,950$0
Total Invoice$51,673$57,893$66,033$25,251
Adjustments for Features-3,971-4,570-6,4140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$47,702$53,323$59,619$25,251
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,621$11,917$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2014201420142018
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 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15 
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
S Voice support$0$0$0 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0 
Surround sound  $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Text dictation$50$50$50 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
Traffic information   $25
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0 
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 
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$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300$300 
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$10,825$11,475$13,475$6,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,300$4,950$6,950$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,971-4,570-6,4140

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20142018
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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested70089%
Total Not Requested9011%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Road sign information75No
Navigation system600Yes
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
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200No
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested130049%
Total Not Requested135051%

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