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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,660

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $36,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,889

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $33,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Z4
TrimssDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $19,545 $55,150
Base Invoice $18,303 $50,920
Grand Touring Package 3,210  
Tech Package 1,835  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system   2,150
Premium Package   1,100
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
7-speed automated manual   450
CD changer, remote   600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
Grand Touring Package 2,993  
Tech Package 1,578  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system   1,955
Premium Package   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
7-speed automated manual   430
CD changer, remote   545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 5,320 6,200
Options (change) 4,791 5,660
Destination 795 895
Total Price $25,660 $62,245
Total Invoice $23,889 $57,475

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,485
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,107
Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Z4
TrimssDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine167hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-17
Total Price$25,660$62,245
Adjustments for Features0-8,100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,660$54,145
Total Invoice$23,889$57,475
Adjustments for Features0-7,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,889$49,996

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Z4
TrimssDrive35i
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim $250
No leather in second row $-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$11,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,100
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,479

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112012
ModelMazda3Z4
Body4dr Sedan2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase103.9 in98.3 in
Length180.7 in166.9 in
Width69.1 in70.5 in
Height57.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,538 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested217559%
Total Not Requested150041%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested192595%
Total Not Requested1005%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested200100%
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 streaming25Yes
Remote app25No
Total Requested62562%
Total Not Requested39038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested40044%
Total Not Requested50056%

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