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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: $24,735

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,818

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $29,932

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $17,535 $49,500 $55,100 $56,600 $61,400 $63,900 $92,900
Base Invoice $16,416 $45,720 $50,870 $52,250 $56,670 $58,970 $85,650
Grand Touring Package 2,460            
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175            
Navigation system 1,750            
Universal garage door opener 75            
Rear spoiler 325           0
Satellite radio 430            
M Sport Line   3,150          
Premium Package   2,600          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500 500  
Wood trim             0
Grand Touring Package 2,295            
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148            
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140            
Navigation system 1,505            
Universal garage door opener 60            
Rear spoiler 260           0
Satellite radio 344            
M Sport Line   2,865          
Premium Package   2,365          
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455 455  
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 6,550 6,800 1,050 1,050 1,050 500 0
Options (change) 5,752 6,185 955 955 955 455 0
Destination 650 925 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $24,735 $57,225 $57,075 $58,575 $63,375 $65,325 $95,125
Total Invoice $22,818 $52,830 $52,750 $54,130 $58,550 $60,350 $87,875

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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: $26,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,057
Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4240hp I4300hp I6255hp I6 D335hp I4 H443hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM5T8T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$24,735$57,225$57,075$58,575$63,375$65,325$95,125
Adjustments for Features0-6,450-5,375-5,375-5,375-6,925-9,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,735$50,775$51,700$53,200$58,000$58,400$86,100
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925$2,425$7,225$7,625$35,325
Total Invoice$22,818$52,830$52,750$54,130$58,550$60,350$87,875
Adjustments for Features0-5,955-4,968-4,967-4,966-6,398-8,337
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,818$46,875$47,782$49,163$53,584$53,952$79,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$907$2,288$6,709$7,077$32,663

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2008201420142014201420142014
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims528i535i535dActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual      $1200
FWD$0      
RWD $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100     
Power trunk closer $350     
Proximity key $250     
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear     $250$250
Rearview camera     $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150      
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls    $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control    $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0     
Body kit$0$0    $0
Bodyside moldings$75      
Rear spoiler$200     $200
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50$50$50$50
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250     
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50$50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0      
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125     
Headlight washers      $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver$10      
Visor mirror, passenger$10      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250$250
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50      
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50      
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat     $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat     $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat     $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat     $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat     $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner      $650
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical      $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100$100
Total Value of Features$1,745$8,195$7,120$7,120$7,120$8,670$10,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,450$5,375$5,375$5,375$6,925$9,025
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,955-4,968-4,967-4,966-6,398-8,337

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20082014
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length178.3 in193.4 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 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested275085%
Total Not Requested50015%
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 528i

M Sport Line
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
245/45VR18 tires400No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Total Requested102561%
Total Not Requested65039%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested90043%
Total Not Requested120057%

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