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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,885

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $68,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,008

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $63,382

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda35-Series
TrimsM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $90,200
Base Invoice $15,805 $83,165
Grand Touring Package 2,285  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Rear spoiler 325  
Wood trim   0
Grand Touring Package 2,130  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Rear spoiler 260  
Wood trim   0
Options (change) 6,445 0
Options (change) 5,643 0
Destination 560 925
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $23,885 $92,425
Total Invoice $22,008 $85,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $60,090
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $55,575
Model Year20062013
ModelMazda35-Series
TrimsM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4560hp V8
TransmissionM5S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17265/40-19
Total Price$23,885$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-8,450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,885$83,975
Total Invoice$22,008$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-7,807
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,008$77,583

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda35-Series
TrimsM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Fog lights$125 
Headlight washers $50
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$895$9,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,450
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,807

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062013
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length178.3 in193.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.7 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 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 kit0Yes
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-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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