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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: $23,490

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,692

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $30,813

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series
Trims530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $16,880 $51,200 $56,450
Base Invoice $15,805 $48,295 $53,180
Grand Touring Package 2,285    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335    
Satellite radio 430    
Navigation system 1,750    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175    
Universal garage door opener 75    
Premium Package   2,300  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700 700
Heated front seats   500 500
Grand Touring Package 2,130    
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148    
Satellite radio 344    
Navigation system 1,505    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140    
Universal garage door opener 60    
Premium Package   2,115  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645 645
Heated front seats   455 455
Options (change) 6,050 3,500 1,200
Options (change) 5,327 3,215 1,100
Destination 560 995 995
Total Price $23,490 $55,695 $58,645
Total Invoice $21,692 $52,505 $55,275

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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: $24,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,460
Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series
Trims530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine160hp I4248hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7205, 12205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$23,490$55,695$58,645
Adjustments for Features0-7,800-6,775
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,490$47,895$51,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,975
Total Invoice$21,692$52,505$55,275
Adjustments for Features0-7,353-6,386
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,692$45,152$48,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,737

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year200620172017
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series
Trims530i540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100 
Power trunk closer $350 
Proximity key $250 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rollover sensor $50$50
Stability control $400$400
Tires, run-flat $150$150
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0$0
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50 
Wireless charging station $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Compass$0  
Cornering lights $50$50
Heated mirrors $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$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, driver seat $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,495$9,295$8,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,800$6,775
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,353-6,386

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20062017
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in117.1 in
Length178.3 in194.6 in
Width69.1 in73.5 in
Height57.7 in58.2 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.7 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 kit0No
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-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Leather door panel trim250No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Wireless charging station75No
Total Requested90040%
Total Not Requested132560%

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