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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: $26,530

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,268

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,002

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620082008
ModelMazda31-Series1-Series
Trims Grand Touring128i135i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $24,745 $28,600 $34,900
Base Invoice $23,673 $26,490 $32,290
Door sill trim plates 125    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 350 350
Universal garage door opener 125    
Interior ambient lighting 250    
Premium Package   3,700 3,400
Navigation system   2,100 2,100
Xenon HID headlights   800  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
HD radio   350 350
iPod integration   400 400
Heated front seats   500 500
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   595 595
Sport Package     1,100
6-speed manual     0
Door sill trim plates 100    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 320 320
Universal garage door opener 100    
Interior ambient lighting 200    
Premium Package   3,365 3,095
Navigation system   1,910 1,910
Xenon HID headlights   730  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
HD radio   315 315
iPod integration   365 365
Heated front seats   455 455
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   540 540
Sport Package     1,000
6-speed manual     0
Options (change) 950 9,845 9,845
Options (change) 760 8,955 8,955
Destination 835 825 825
Total Price $26,530 $39,270 $45,570
Total Invoice $25,268 $36,270 $42,070

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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: $12,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,559
Model Year201620082008
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)?, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/50-17215/40-18
Total Price$26,530$39,270$45,570
Adjustments for Features0-480-1,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,530$38,790$44,540
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,750
Total Invoice$25,268$36,270$42,070
Adjustments for Features0-443-951
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,268$35,827$41,119
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$5,292

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year201620082008
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 window/roof operation $15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
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
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
iPod integration $100$100
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
USB port$25  
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $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$2,225$2,705$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$480$1,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-443-951

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 1-Series

Model Year20162008
ModelMazda31-Series
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in104.7 in
Length180.3 in171.7 in
Width70.7 in68.8 in
Height57.3 in56.0 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,253 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

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested65093%
Total Not Requested507%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested178053%
Total Not Requested160047%

Option Package Details
BMW 1-Series 135i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
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
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
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 seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested178058%
Total Not Requested130042%

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