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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: $26,690

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,441

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,984

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda31-Series1-Series
Trims Grand Touring128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $25,045 $31,200 $39,300
Base Invoice $23,961 $28,885 $36,335
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450   380
Interior ambient lighting 250    
BMW Assist   650 650
Convenience Package   1,650  
Navigation system   2,150 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
App support   250 250
Heated front seats   500 500
Premium Package   3,400 1,750
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350
Proximity key     500
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360   345
Interior ambient lighting 200    
BMW Assist   590 590
Convenience Package   1,500  
Navigation system   1,955 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
App support   230 230
Heated front seats   455 455
Premium Package   3,095 1,595
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320
Proximity key     455
Options (change) 825 9,500 7,080
Options (change) 660 8,645 6,445
Destination 820 895 895
Total Price $26,690 $41,595 $47,275
Total Invoice $25,441 $38,425 $43,675

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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: $14,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,411
Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda31-Series1-Series
Trims Grand Touring128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4230hp I6300hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$26,690$41,595$47,275
Adjustments for Features0-620-770
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,690$40,975$46,505
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,530
Total Invoice$25,441$38,425$43,675
Adjustments for Features0-573-711
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,441$37,852$42,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,112

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201520122012
ModelMazda31-Series1-Series
Trims Grand Touring128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100  
Rearview camera$200  
Temporary spare tire$150  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights $50$50
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,175$2,795$2,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$620$770
Value of Feature Adjustments0-573-711

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length180.3 in172.2 in
Width70.7 in68.8 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,209 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft310.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 128i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Alarm100No
Cornering lights50No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115088%
Total Not Requested15012%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Wood trim300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested258065%
Total Not Requested140035%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

BMW Assist
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25Yes
Bluetooth audio streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested15040%
Total Not Requested22560%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested72598%
Total Not Requested152%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested138087%
Total Not Requested20013%

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