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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: $25,450

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $23,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,538

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $21,627

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $16,989 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Grand Touring Package 2,760        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200        
Navigation system 1,950 1,800 1,800 1,800  
Universal garage door opener 75        
Rear spoiler 325       0
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Wood trim         0
Grand Touring Package 2,574        
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148        
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160        
Navigation system 1,677 1,640 1,640 1,640  
Universal garage door opener 60        
Rear spoiler 260       0
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 6,645 6,170 5,170 4,170 1,870
Options (change) 5,879 5,615 4,705 3,795 1,700
Destination 670 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $25,450 $49,365 $52,665 $62,265 $86,765
Total Invoice $23,538 $45,165 $48,170 $56,905 $79,465

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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: $21,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $19,600
Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM5M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$25,450$49,365$52,665$62,265$86,765
Adjustments for Features0-2,215-2,215-2,615-5,630
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,450$47,150$50,450$59,650$81,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,500$33,985
Total Invoice$23,538$45,165$48,170$56,905$79,465
Adjustments for Features0-2,027-2,026-2,390-5,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,538$43,138$46,144$54,515$74,309
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,006$11,377$31,171

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150 
7-speed automated manual    $1200
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles    $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0   $0
Bodyside moldings$75    
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50    
CD changer, in-dash$325    
CD changer, remote    $200
CD player $125$125$125$125
MP3-compatible player$50    
Surround sound    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75
Compass$0$0$0$0 
Headlight washers    $50
Heated mirrors $25$25$25$25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$1,000$3,215$3,215$3,615$6,630
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,215$2,215$2,615$5,630
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,027-2,026-2,390-5,156

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092006
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in113.7 in
Length178.3 in191.1 in
Width69.1 in72.7 in
Height57.7 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,759 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft314.0 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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested300086%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
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
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115066%
Total Not Requested60034%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 530i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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 rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested115079%
Total Not Requested30021%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 550i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

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%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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