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BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,370

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $6,575

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520212021
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $42,400 $31,050 $33,900
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325
Technology & Driver Assistance Package 2,275    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260
Options (change) 3,050 325 325
Options (change) 2,775 260 260
Destination 995 995 995
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $38,945 $32,370 $35,220

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,335
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $34,851
Model Year201520212021
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionA1T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG23/32 MPG23/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$38,945$32,370$35,220
Adjustments for Features0-3,760-3,760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,945$28,610$31,460
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,850

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201520212021
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBaseTurboPremium Plus
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key $250$250
Remote app$25  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Following distance indicator $25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0  
Rearview camera $200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heat pump$250  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100
Handwriting recognition$200  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
Navigation system$600  
S Voice support$0  
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Text dictation$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for audio system $25$25
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD) $350$350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,340$9,100$9,100
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,760$3,760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-146-134

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20152021
Modeli3Mazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in107.3 in
Length157.4 in175.6 in
Width69.9 in70.7 in
Height62.1 in56.7 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft320.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft30.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700Yes
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50Yes
Siri Eyes Free support0Yes
S Voice support0No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested54032%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Total Requested15060%
Total Not Requested10040%

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