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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: $30,465

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,710

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,856

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152014
ModelMazda3i3
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $25,545 $41,350
Base Invoice $24,438 $38,220
Touring Technology Package 2,600  
Obstacle detection, rear 450  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,500
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   350
Touring Technology Package 2,236  
Obstacle detection, rear 360  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Technology & Driver Assistance Package   2,275
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   320
Options (change) 4,100 3,400
Options (change) 3,598 3,095
Destination 820 925
Gas Tax 0 -7,500
Total Price $30,465 $38,175
Total Invoice $28,856 $34,740

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,404
Model Year20152014
ModelMazda3i3
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine184hp I4168hp E
TransmissionT6A1
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG0/0 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$30,465$38,175
Adjustments for Features-2,6600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,805$38,175
Total Invoice$28,856$34,740
Adjustments for Features-2,5200
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,336$34,740

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
ModelMazda3i3
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
1-speed automatic $800
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key$250 
Remote app $25
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning $200
Lane departure warning$200 
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150 
Console without shifter $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
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
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD player$125 
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Heated mirrors$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Tachometer$75 
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$7,575$4,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,660$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,5200

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20152014
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 Weight2,999 lb.2,634 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 s Grand Touring

Touring Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning system200No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Active grille shutters0No
Regenerative braking, capacitor-based0No
Total Requested65062%
Total Not Requested40038%

Option Package Details
BMW i3

Technology & Driver Assistance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200Yes
Forward collision alert200No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0Yes
Text dictation50No
Pedestrian detection50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested30018%
Total Not Requested139082%

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