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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: $27,255

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $24,140

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,843

Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3   
Difference: $22,147

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Base Price $24,000 $45,500
Base Invoice $22,952 $42,540
Tech Package 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Cargo mat 50  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Tech Package 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Cargo mat 40  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,460 4,900
Options (change) 2,096 4,455
Destination 795 995
Total Price $27,255 $51,395
Total Invoice $25,843 $47,990

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,518
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Engine263hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/40-18245/50-18
Total Price$27,255$51,395
Adjustments for Features0-8,170
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,255$43,225
Total Invoice$25,843$47,990
Adjustments for Features0-7,629
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,843$40,361

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3X3
TrimMazdaSpeed3xDrive35i
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power liftgate $350
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Hill descent control $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Hood scoop$100 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Boost gauge$75 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Partial leather seating sufaces$450 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
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
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,325$10,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,170
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,629

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3X3
Body4dr Hatch4dr SUV
Wheelbase103.9 in110.6 in
Length177.4 in183.8 in
Width69.1 in74.1 in
Height57.9 in66.1 in
Curb Weight3,281 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft363.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested192587%
Total Not Requested30013%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25014%
Total Not Requested155086%

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