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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: $33,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $32,137

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,135 $56,450
Base Invoice $16,989 $53,180
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Temporary spare tire   150
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  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Temporary spare tire   140
Options (change) 6,320 1,350
Options (change) 5,619 1,240
Destination 670 995
Total Price $25,125 $58,795
Total Invoice $23,278 $55,415

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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: $26,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $25,379
Model Year20092017
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims540i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine156hp I4335hp I6
TransmissionM5T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,125$58,795
Adjustments for Features0-7,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$51,625
Total Invoice$23,278$55,415
Adjustments for Features0-6,758
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$48,657

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims540i
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 
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Cornering lights $50
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,425$8,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,758

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20092017
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 Weight2,991 lb.3,847 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?
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%

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