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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: $26,385

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,805

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,191

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,624

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $30,900 $36,600
Base Invoice $23,961 $28,300 $33,485
Cargo mat 70    
Obstacle detection, rear 450 350 350
Steering-linked headlights   800  
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Heated front seats   500 500
Folding second row seats   475 475
Proximity key   500 500
Satellite radio   595 595
Premium Package   2,900 2,200
Cargo mat 50    
Obstacle detection, rear 360 320 320
Steering-linked headlights   730  
Navigation system   1,820 1,820
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430 430
Heated front seats   455 455
Folding second row seats   430 430
Proximity key   455 455
Satellite radio   540 540
Premium Package   2,640 2,000
Options (change) 520 8,595 7,095
Options (change) 410 7,820 6,450
Destination 820 695 695
Total Price $26,385 $40,190 $44,390
Total Invoice $25,191 $36,815 $40,630

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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: $13,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,024
Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4215hp I6255hp I6
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 10?, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18205/55-16225/45-17
Total Price$26,385$40,190$44,390
Adjustments for Features0-655-905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,385$39,535$43,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,950
Total Invoice$25,191$36,815$40,630
Adjustments for Features0-600-828
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,191$36,215$39,802
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,587

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201520062006
ModelMazda33-Series3-Series
Trims Grand Touring325i330i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
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  
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Ski sack $50$50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0  
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver 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 tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Total Value of Features$1,800$2,455$2,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$655$905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-600-828

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda33-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in108.7 in
Length180.3 in178.2 in
Width70.7 in71.5 in
Height57.3 in55.9 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,286 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 325i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150053%
Total Not Requested135047%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

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