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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: $29,290

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $30,780

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,677

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $27,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $25,045 $46,900 $52,500 $62,000
Base Invoice $23,961 $43,330 $48,480 $57,220
Touring Technology Package 2,600      
Interior ambient lighting 250      
Door sill trim plates 125      
Obstacle detection, rear 450   750  
Technology Package   1,850 1,850  
Driver Assistance Package   1,350 1,350 3,500
Premium Package   2,250    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550  
App support   250 250 250
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Proximity key   1,000 1,000 1,000
Head-up display (HUD)   1,300 1,300  
Folding second row seats   475 475 475
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,400 2,400 2,400
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Touring Technology Package 2,236      
Interior ambient lighting 200      
Door sill trim plates 100      
Obstacle detection, rear 360   685  
Technology Package   1,685 1,685  
Driver Assistance Package   1,230 1,230 3,185
Premium Package   2,050    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500  
App support   230 230 230
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Proximity key   910 910 910
Head-up display (HUD)   1,185 1,185  
Folding second row seats   430 430 430
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   2,185 2,185 2,185
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 3,425 12,275 10,775 8,475
Options (change) 2,896 11,180 9,815 7,715
Destination 820 895 895 895
Total Price $29,290 $60,070 $64,170 $71,370
Total Invoice $27,677 $55,405 $59,190 $65,830

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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: $26,285
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $23,582
Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine184hp I4240hp I4300hp I6400hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/55-17245/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$29,290$60,070$64,170$71,370
Adjustments for Features0-4,495-4,045-4,795
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$55,575$60,125$66,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,550$11,000
Total Invoice$27,677$55,405$59,190$65,830
Adjustments for Features0-4,146-3,731-4,423
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,677$51,259$55,459$61,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,200$10,148

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year2015201220122012
ModelMazda35-Series5-Series5-Series
Trims Grand Touring528i535i550i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
FWD$0   
RWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600   
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Power trunk closer $350  
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25   
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, low-speed$200   
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100   
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera   $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Residual heat $50$50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150 
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0   
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Black grille (optional)$0   
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Media drive $15$15$15
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
Traffic information$25   
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Digital instruments$0   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Leather door panel trim $250$250$250
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat   $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat   $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat   $100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Total Value of Features$2,525$7,020$6,570$7,320
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,495$4,045$4,795
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,146-3,731-4,423

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20152012
ModelMazda35-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.3 in116.9 in
Length180.3 in193.1 in
Width70.7 in73.2 in
Height57.3 in57.6 in
Curb Weight2,855 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested85081%
Total Not Requested20019%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 528i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Power decklid350No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
Total Requested125063%
Total Not Requested75037%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 535i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested25063%
Total Not Requested15037%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rearview camera200Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested90096%
Total Not Requested404%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested600100%
Total Not Requested00%

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%
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested900100%
Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Head-up display (HUD)350Yes
Around view cameras300No
Wide-view front camera150No
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Lane departure warning system200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested95068%
Total Not Requested45032%

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