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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,815

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,655

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,952

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $20,063

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $15,805 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Grand Touring Package 2,285            
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175            
Navigation system 1,750 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Universal garage door opener 75            
Rear spoiler 325            
Satellite radio 430            
Sport Plus Design   2,650          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550 550
Folding second row seats   475          
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Sunroof   900         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350          
Shadow Sport Design     600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear     750 750 750    
Convenience Tier     1,750 1,750 1,750    
Wood trim             0
Grand Touring Package 2,130            
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140            
Navigation system 1,505 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Universal garage door opener 60            
Rear spoiler 260            
Satellite radio 344            
Sport Plus Design   2,435          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505 505
Folding second row seats   435          
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460 460  
Sunroof   830         0
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320          
Shadow Sport Design     550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear     690 690 690    
Convenience Tier     1,610 1,610 1,610    
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 6,375 8,575 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 5,587 7,885 6,715 6,715 6,715 3,865 1,380
Destination 560 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $23,815 $44,470 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,145 $67,995
Total Invoice $21,952 $42,015 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,065 $63,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,796
Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$23,815$44,470$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,145$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,575-7,000-5,750-7,025-6,750-6,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,815$38,895$43,045$42,795$42,869$47,395$61,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,150$3,900$3,974$8,500$22,500
Total Invoice$21,952$42,015$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,065$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-5,267-6,689-5,428-6,589-6,366-6,209
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,952$36,748$41,131$40,397$40,210$44,699$57,761
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,383$3,649$3,462$7,951$21,013

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2006201820182018201820182018
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
6-speed manual   $150  $150
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100
Proximity key  $250$250$250$250$250
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Stability control $400$400$400$400$400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Traction control $100$100$100$100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger    $0  
8 kWh battery pack    $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0 $0
Body kit$0      
Bodyside moldings$75      
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)      $0
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound     $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)      $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching      $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,370$6,945$8,370$7,120$8,395$8,120$7,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,575$7,000$5,750$7,025$6,750$6,600
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,267-6,689-5,428-6,589-6,366-6,209

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20062018
ModelMazda33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length178.3 in182.5 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.7 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tire-pressure monitor75Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested302586%
Total Not Requested50014%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested25011%
Total Not Requested197589%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90050%
Total Not Requested90050%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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