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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: $26,315

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,750

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,141

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,479

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $42,500 $46,800 $57,400 $81,200
Base Invoice $23,961 $38,855 $42,770 $52,415 $74,070
Obstacle detection, rear 450 700 700    
Premium Package   2,000 1,800    
Navigation system   1,800 1,800 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights   800   800 800
Folding second row seats   475 475 475 475
Heated front seats   500 500 500  
Satellite radio   595 595 595 595
Head-up display (HUD)   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Obstacle detection, rear 360 635 635    
Premium Package   1,820 1,640    
Navigation system   1,640 1,640 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights   730   730 730
Folding second row seats   430 430 430 430
Heated front seats   455 455 455  
Satellite radio   540 540 540 540
Head-up display (HUD)   910 910 910 910
Proximity key   910 910 910 910
Rear spoiler         0
Wood trim         0
Options (change) 450 8,870 7,870 6,170 3,870
Options (change) 360 8,070 7,160 5,615 3,520
Destination 820 695 695 695 695
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 3,000
Total Price $26,315 $52,065 $55,365 $64,265 $88,765
Total Invoice $25,141 $47,620 $50,625 $58,725 $81,285

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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: $24,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,505
Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4215hp I6255hp I6360hp V8500hp V10
TransmissionM6M6M6M6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9200, 10200, 10200, 10420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17255/40-19
Total Price$26,315$52,065$55,365$64,265$88,765
Adjustments for Features0-1,065-1,065-1,065-4,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,315$51,000$54,300$63,200$84,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,300$12,200$33,685
Total Invoice$25,141$47,620$50,625$58,725$81,285
Adjustments for Features0-974-974-973-3,736
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,141$46,646$49,651$57,752$77,549
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,005$11,106$30,903

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006200620062006
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring525i530i550iM5
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$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 
911 assist$25    
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0    
Blind spot warning system$200    
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100    
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150
Rearview camera$200    
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25    
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Ski sack $50$50$50$50
Climate Control 
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 
Black grille (optional)$0    
Body kit    $0
Rear spoiler$200   $200
Infotainment 
App support$0    
Aux input$50    
Bluetooth audio streaming$25    
Bluetooth cell phone link$100    
CD changer, remote    $200
HD radio$50    
MP3-compatible player$50    
SMS text-to-speech reader$25    
Surround sound$250   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200
Traffic information$25    
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 
Digital instruments$0    
Headlight washers    $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors    $50
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, 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, driver seat $100$100$100$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$1,775$2,840$2,840$2,840$5,855
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,065$1,065$1,065$4,080
Value of Feature Adjustments0-974-974-973-3,736

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152006
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in113.7 in
Length180.3 in191.1 in
Width70.7 in72.7 in
Height57.3 in57.8 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,429 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 525i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%
Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
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
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series M5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%
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%

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