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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: $25,540

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,135

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,737

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,728

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $19,540 $41,350
Base Invoice $18,305 $38,220
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Tech Package 1,195  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Grand Touring Package 2,294  
Tech Package 1,028  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 5,250 900
Options (change) 4,682 820
Destination 750 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,540 $35,675
Total Invoice $23,737 $32,465

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,959
Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine167hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17155/70-19
Total Price$25,540$35,675
Adjustments for Features-1,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,215$35,675
Total Invoice$23,737$32,465
Adjustments for Features-1,2310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,506$32,465

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3i3
TrimsBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
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
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heat pump $250
Residual heat $50
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack $0
7.2 kW onboard charger $500
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
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
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$5,050$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2310

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20102014
ModelMazda3i3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase103.9 in101.2 in
Length177.4 in157.4 in
Width69.1 in69.9 in
Height57.9 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,006 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		17.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		43.8 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested127545%
Total Not Requested157555%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

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