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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: $24,700

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $16,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,790

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,505

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $34,600 $42,050 $44,150 $55,900
Base Invoice $16,416 $32,030 $38,885 $40,820 $51,630
Grand Touring Package 2,460        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Cargo mat 40        
Navigation system 1,750 2,100 2,100 2,100 2,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175        
Rear spoiler 325       0
Satellite radio 430        
Steering-linked headlights   900      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Sunroof   1,050     1,050
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350 350
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 950
Grand Touring Package 2,295        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Cargo mat 32        
Navigation system 1,505 1,910 1,910 1,910 1,910
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140        
Rear spoiler 260       0
Satellite radio 344        
Steering-linked headlights   820      
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Sunroof   955     955
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320 320
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 865
Options (change) 6,515 5,925 5,425 5,425 5,975
Options (change) 5,724 5,390 4,935 4,935 5,435
Destination 650 875 875 875 875
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,700 $41,400 $48,350 $50,450 $64,050
Total Invoice $22,790 $38,295 $44,695 $46,630 $59,240

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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: $14,575
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,539
Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4230hp I6300hp I6265hp I6 D414hp V8
TransmissionM5T6M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$24,700$41,400$48,350$50,450$64,050
Adjustments for Features0-2,125-1,975-2,925-2,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,700$39,275$46,375$47,525$61,950
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,100$8,250$22,675
Total Invoice$22,790$38,295$44,695$46,630$59,240
Adjustments for Features0-1,966-1,826-2,704-1,942
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,790$36,329$42,869$43,926$57,298
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,540$7,597$20,969

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011201120112011
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims328i335i335dM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
6-speed manual  $150 $150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Temporary spare tire$150    
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150
Exterior 
Body kit$0    
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD player $125$125$125$125
HD radio $50$50$50$50
iPod integration $100   
Media drive $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50
Satellite radio$200    
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250
Traffic information $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150   $150
Compass$0    
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Visor mirror, passenger$10    
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75    
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  $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
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100 
Power recliner, driver 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$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,420$3,545$3,395$4,345$3,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,125$1,975$2,925$2,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,966-1,826-2,704-1,942

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length178.3 in178.2 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.7 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft312.0 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
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
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 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335d

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear seat pass-through100No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30055%
Total Not Requested25045%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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