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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,075

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $20,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,232

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $18,358

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $22,740 $42,700
Base Invoice $21,286 $39,465
Grand Touring Package 1,715  
Navigation system 1,950 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Grand Touring Package 1,599  
Navigation system 1,677 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 3,665 3,550
Options (change) 3,276 3,230
Destination 670 895
Total Price $27,075 $47,145
Total Invoice $25,232 $43,590

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,550
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,330
Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,075$47,145
Adjustments for Features0-6,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,075$40,625
Total Invoice$25,232$43,590
Adjustments for Features0-6,028
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,232$37,562

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bodyside moldings$75 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
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
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,675$8,195
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,028

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length176.6 in183.0 in
Width69.1 in74.1 in
Height57.7 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,041 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested95059%
Total Not Requested65041%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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