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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: $25,420

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,150

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda33-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $32,700 $39,300 $53,800
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $30,085 $36,155 $49,675
Tech Package 1,500        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200      
Cargo mat 50 50      
Universal garage door opener 75 75      
Steering-linked headlights     800    
Premium Package     3,350    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595 595 595
Proximity key     500 500  
Folding second row seats     475 475 475
Navigation system     2,100 2,100  
Heated front seats     500 500 500
iPod integration     400 400 400
HD radio     350 350 350
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550
Sport Package       900  
6-speed manual       0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,450 950
Technology Package         3,250
Sunroof         1,050
Rear spoiler         0
Tech Package 1,290        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160      
Cargo mat 40 40      
Universal garage door opener 60 60      
Steering-linked headlights     730    
Premium Package     3,050    
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540 540 540
Proximity key     455 455  
Folding second row seats     430 430 430
Navigation system     1,910 1,910  
Heated front seats     455 455 455
iPod integration     365 365 365
HD radio     315 315 315
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500
Sport Package       820  
6-speed manual       0  
Leather seating surfaces       1,320 865
Technology Package         2,960
Sunroof         955
Rear spoiler         0
Options (change) 1,825 325 9,620 7,820 8,120
Options (change) 1,550 260 8,750 7,110 7,385
Destination 795 795 825 825 825
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,420 $25,470 $43,145 $47,945 $64,045
Total Invoice $24,150 $24,342 $39,660 $44,090 $59,185

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,196
Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda33-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine155hp I4167hp I4230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10?, 10300, 13?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17205/55-16225/45-17245/40-18
Total Price$25,420$25,470$43,145$47,945$64,045
Adjustments for Features00-1,430-930-1,880
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,420$25,470$41,715$47,015$62,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0$5,300$20,450
Total Invoice$24,150$24,342$39,660$44,090$59,185
Adjustments for Features00-1,314-855-1,737
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,150$24,342$38,346$43,235$57,448
Cost Above Minimum$0$192$0$4,889$19,102

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132013200820082008
ModelMazda3Mazda33-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring328i335iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15
Universal garage door opener$100$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0   
Blind spot warning system$200$200   
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Tires, run-flat  $150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Ski sack  $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200$200  $200
Infotainment 
App support$0$0   
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25   
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
iPod integration  $100$100$100
Satellite radio$200$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25   
Surround sound$250$250 $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200  
Traffic information  $25$25$25
USB port$25$25   
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 $150
Compass$0$0$0  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75$75   
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50
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$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Wood trim  $300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Electronic systems calibration selector    $200
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,650$1,650$3,080$2,580$3,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$0$1,430$930$1,880
Value of Feature Adjustments00-1,314-855-1,737

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20132008
ModelMazda33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in108.7 in
Length180.9 in178.2 in
Width69.1 in71.5 in
Height57.9 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,341 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested142583%
Total Not Requested30017%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
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%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45HR17 tires400No
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100Yes
Total Requested10013%
Total Not Requested70087%

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%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

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