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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 i Touring   
Difference: $15,235

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,986

Mazda Mazda3 i Touring   
Difference: $14,094

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $20,095 $23,245 $44,450
Base Invoice $19,231 $22,241 $42,020
Technology Package 1,600    
Universal garage door opener 125 125  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175 175  
Obstacle detection, rear 450 450  
Fog lights 370 370  
Sunroof 800   1,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Technology Package 1,376    
Universal garage door opener 100 100  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140 140  
Obstacle detection, rear 360 360  
Fog lights 296 296  
Sunroof 688   920
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Options (change) 3,520 1,120 1,700
Options (change) 2,960 896 1,565
Destination 795 795 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $24,410 $25,160 $39,645
Total Invoice $22,986 $23,932 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,615
Model Year201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine155hp I4155hp I4168hp E
TransmissionM6M6A1
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)29/40 MPG29/40 MPG129/106 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/60-16205/60-16155/70-19
Total Price$24,410$25,160$39,645
Adjustments for Features0-500-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,410$24,660$36,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$22,986$23,932$37,080
Adjustments for Features0-476-2,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,986$23,456$34,601
Cost Above Minimum$0$470$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year201420142017
ModelMazda3Mazda3i3
Trimi Touringi Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
1-speed automatic  $800
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app  $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
CD player$125$125 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass$0$0 
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Heated front seats $200$200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0 
Total Value of Features$2,375$2,875$5,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-476-2,479

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20142017
ModelMazda3i3
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.3 in101.2 in
Length175.6 in157.4 in
Width70.7 in69.9 in
Height57.3 in62.1 in
Curb Weight2,797 lb.2,961 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
20.2 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
47.1 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 i Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rearview camera200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Overhead sunglass holder25No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25Yes
HD radio50Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
911 assist25Yes
App support0No
Total Requested118052%
Total Not Requested107548%

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