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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $39,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $36,042

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $62,000
Base Invoice $16,989 $57,220
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Heated front seats   500
Folding second row seats   475
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Heated front seats   455
Folding second row seats   430
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 6,320 1,325
Options (change) 5,619 1,205
Destination 670 895
Total Price $25,125 $64,220
Total Invoice $23,278 $59,320

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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: $32,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,742
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,125$64,220
Adjustments for Features0-6,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$57,400
Total Invoice$23,278$59,320
Adjustments for Features0-6,300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$53,020

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
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
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $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
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
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, passenger seat $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$1,050$7,870
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,820
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,300

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092012
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 Weight2,991 lb.4,376 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?
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 kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested210081%
Total Not Requested50019%
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 550i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%

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