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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: $24,345

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,564

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,516

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $44,450 $20,045 $23,700
Base Invoice $42,020 $18,771 $22,191
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Tech Package   1,835 2,515
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,395 1,395
Universal garage door opener   75 75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200 200
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Tech Package   1,578 2,163
Moonroof and Bose Package   1,200 1,200
Universal garage door opener   60 60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160 160
Options (change) 1,700 3,505 4,185
Options (change) 1,565 2,998 3,583
Destination 995 795 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $24,345 $28,680
Total Invoice $37,080 $22,564 $26,569

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,874
Model Year201720112011
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine168hp E167hp I4263hp I4
TransmissionA1M6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4242, 10242, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$39,645$24,345$28,680
Adjustments for Features-2,8250-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,820$24,345$27,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,685
Total Invoice$37,080$22,564$26,569
Adjustments for Features-2,6420-1,529
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,438$22,564$25,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,476

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year201720112011
Modeli3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasesMazdaSpeed3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app$25  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Temporary spare tire $150$150
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200 $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heat pump$250  
Residual heat$50  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250  
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Boost gauge  $75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Tachometer $75$75
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated front seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$5,100$2,275$3,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,825$0$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,6420-1,529

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172011
Modeli3Mazda3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase101.2 in103.9 in
Length157.4 in177.4 in
Width69.9 in69.1 in
Height62.1 in57.9 in
Curb Weight2,962 lb.3,006 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
2.8 ft317.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
11.8 ft343.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192568%
Total Not Requested90032%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

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