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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,525

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims Grand Touring135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $34,900
Base Invoice $21,901 $32,290
Tech Package 1,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Premium Package   3,400
Sport Package   1,100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   100
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,325
Navigation system   2,100
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Tech Package 1,204  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Premium Package   3,095
Sport Package   1,000
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   90
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,260
Navigation system   1,910
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 1,675 10,170
Options (change) 1,424 9,305
Destination 795 825
Total Price $25,370 $45,895
Total Invoice $24,120 $42,420

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,820
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $15,800
Model Year20122008
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims Grand Touring135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$25,370$45,895
Adjustments for Features0-2,705
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$43,190
Total Invoice$24,120$42,420
Adjustments for Features0-2,500
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$39,920

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda31-Series
Trims Grand Touring135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
Residual heat $50
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
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 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,225$3,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,500

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20122008
ModelMazda31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in104.7 in
Length180.9 in171.7 in
Width69.1 in68.8 in
Height57.9 in56.0 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,384 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 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

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested203066%
Total Not Requested105034%
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
Total Requested10025%
Total Not Requested30075%

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