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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: $25,795

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,537

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,148

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $23,150 $23,400 $24,000 $42,400
Base Invoice $22,141 $22,378 $22,952 $39,690
Tech Package 1,400 1,400 2,135  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200 200  
Fog lights 325      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       550
Tech Package 1,204 1,204 1,836  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160 160  
Fog lights 260      
Metallic paint (extra cost)       500
Options (change) 1,925 1,600 2,335 550
Options (change) 1,624 1,364 1,996 500
Destination 795 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $25,870 $25,795 $27,130 $36,445
Total Invoice $24,560 $24,537 $25,743 $33,685

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,300
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,835
Model Year2012201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4167hp I4263hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6M6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10265, 10100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/40-18155/70-19
Total Price$25,870$25,795$27,130$36,445
Adjustments for Features-1,600-1,2500-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,270$24,545$27,130$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$2,860$0
Total Invoice$24,560$24,537$25,743$33,685
Adjustments for Features-1,519-1,1890-809
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,041$23,348$25,743$32,876
Cost Above Minimum$0$307$2,702$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year2012201220122015
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringMazdaSpeed3Base
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150 
1-speed automatic   $800
FWD$0$0$0 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key $250$250 
Remote app   $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150$150 
Console without shifter   $150
Overhead sunglass holder  $25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation   $100
Automatic climate control, front $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125 
Heat pump   $250
Residual heat   $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential  $500 
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack   $0
7.2 kW onboard charger   $500
DC quick-charging capability   $750
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure   $0
Hood scoop  $100 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio   $50
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription   $250
Surround sound$250$250$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
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass$0$0$0 
Digital instruments   $0
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Door sill trim plates  $100 
Heated front seats$200$200 $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat   $50
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Metal pedals  $75 
Partial leather seating sufaces  $450 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$5,850$5,500$4,250$5,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,600$1,250$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,519-1,1890-809

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20122015
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 Weight2,897 lb.2,635 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
17.0 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
42.8 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested107578%
Total Not Requested30022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 MazdaSpeed3

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested167575%
Total Not Requested55025%

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