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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,425

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,065

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $21,901 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Tech Package 1,400          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Navigation system   1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Premium Package   2,450 2,450 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700 700 700 700
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Tech Package 1,204          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Navigation system   1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Premium Package   2,255 2,255 2,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645 645 645 645
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,675 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 1,424 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520
Destination 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $25,370 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645
Total Invoice $24,120 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,230
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,104
Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$25,370$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645
Adjustments for Features0-4,295-4,195-4,320-3,045-3,995
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$44,000$42,600$43,824$50,450$62,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$0$1,224$7,850$20,050
Total Invoice$24,120$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715
Adjustments for Features0-4,054-3,961-4,052-2,871-3,759
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$41,526$40,224$41,107$47,564$58,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,302$0$883$7,340$18,732

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201220172017201720172017
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $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
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
App support $0$0$0$0$0
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Cornering lights     $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights$150    $150
Xenon HID headlights$500    $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
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, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$1,950$6,245$6,145$6,270$4,995$5,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,295$4,195$4,320$3,045$3,995
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,054-3,961-4,052-2,871-3,759

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122017
ModelMazda33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length180.9 in182.5 in
Width69.1 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft313.0 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 3-Series 328d

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

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
App support0No
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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