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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,410

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $15,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,558

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $14,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082017
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $18,025 $44,450
Base Invoice $16,873 $42,020
Grand Touring Package 1,970  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Satellite radio 430  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Sunroof   1,000
Grand Touring Package 1,838  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Satellite radio 344  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Sunroof   920
Options (change) 5,735 1,700
Options (change) 5,035 1,565
Destination 650 995
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,410 $39,645
Total Invoice $22,558 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,109
Model Year20082017
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine156hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM5A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$24,410$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-2,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,410$37,065
Total Invoice$22,558$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-2,413
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,558$34,667

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Heat pump $250
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
DC quick-charging capability $750
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Digital instruments $0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Tachometer$75 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Total Value of Features$2,720$5,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,580
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,413

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelMazda3i3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length176.6 in157.4 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.7 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,809 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.1 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
43.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested185057%
Total Not Requested140043%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%

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