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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: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $37,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $34,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $19,545 $60,200
Base Invoice $18,303 $55,585
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Folding second row seats   475
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   1,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Folding second row seats   430
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   910
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,320 2,325
Options (change) 4,791 2,115
Destination 795 875
Total Price $25,660 $63,400
Total Invoice $23,889 $58,575

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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: $34,045
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,272
Model Year20112011
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17245/45-18
Total Price$25,660$63,400
Adjustments for Features0-3,695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$59,705
Total Invoice$23,889$58,575
Adjustments for Features0-3,414
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,889$55,161

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelMazda35-Series
Trims550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
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
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
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
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim $250
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, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Total Value of Features$1,525$5,220
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,414

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112011
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length180.7 in193.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.4,376 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%
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
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested287578%
Total Not Requested80022%

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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