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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $22,085

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,236

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $19,545 $39,300
Base Invoice $18,303 $36,335
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
M Sport Package   1,300
Premium Package   1,750
Navigation system   2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
7-speed automated manual   450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
M Sport Package   1,185
Premium Package   1,595
Navigation system   1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
7-speed automated manual   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,320 7,550
Options (change) 4,791 6,895
Destination 795 895
Total Price $25,660 $47,745
Total Invoice $23,889 $44,125

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $19,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,676
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,660$47,745
Adjustments for Features0-2,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$44,975
Total Invoice$23,889$44,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,889$41,565

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Raised top speed limiter $0
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $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 passenger-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,450$4,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,560

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.7 in172.2 in
Width69.1 in68.8 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,439 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Raised top speed limiter0No
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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