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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $28,905

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $26,010

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $22,900 $47,800 $53,400 $61,400 $62,700 $90,200
Base Invoice $21,901 $44,155 $49,310 $56,670 $57,865 $83,165
Tech Package 1,400          
Universal garage door opener 75          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200          
Navigation system   1,900 1,900      
Premium Package   2,600 1,500 1,500    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550    
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Wood trim           0
Tech Package 1,204          
Universal garage door opener 60          
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160          
Navigation system   1,730 1,730      
Premium Package   2,365 1,365 1,365    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500    
Heated front seats   455 455 455 455  
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 1,675 5,550 4,450 2,550 500 0
Options (change) 1,424 5,050 4,050 2,320 455 0
Destination 795 925 925 925 925 925
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $25,370 $54,275 $58,775 $64,875 $64,125 $92,425
Total Invoice $24,120 $50,130 $54,285 $59,915 $59,245 $85,390

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,635
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $22,066
Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine167hp I4240hp I4300hp I6335hp I4 H400hp V8560hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T8S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10180, 10500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18245/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$25,370$54,275$58,775$64,875$64,125$92,425
Adjustments for Features0-4,270-4,270-4,270-4,120-7,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$50,005$54,505$60,605$60,005$85,380
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,500$10,600$10,000$35,375
Total Invoice$24,120$50,130$54,285$59,915$59,245$85,390
Adjustments for Features0-3,944-3,944-3,944-3,806-6,509
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$46,186$50,341$55,971$55,439$78,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,155$9,785$9,253$32,695

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201220132013201320132013
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535iActiveHybrid 5550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150     
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
FWD$0     
RWD $0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100  
Power trunk closer $350$350$350  
Proximity key$250$250$250$250  
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200     
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $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
Temporary spare tire$150     
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 $100$100
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250  
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125  
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150 $150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Body kit     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Infotainment 
CD changer, remote     $200
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250  
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250    $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass$0     
Cornering lights $50$50$50$50$50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Headlight washers     $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250$250$250
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200 $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)     $0
Transmission 
Launch control     $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls     $100
Total Value of Features$2,075$6,345$6,345$6,345$6,195$9,120
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,270$4,270$4,270$4,120$7,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,944-3,944-3,944-3,806-6,509

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20122013
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase103.9 in116.9 in
Length180.9 in193.1 in
Width69.1 in73.2 in
Height57.9 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115055%
Total Not Requested95045%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series ActiveHybrid 5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power decklid350No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25026%
Total Not Requested70074%

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