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Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,540

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $15,180

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,877

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $14,428

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series
Trimis328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $18,550 $24,330 $34,900 $42,400
Base Invoice $17,601 $22,482 $32,290 $39,190
Grand Touring Package 6,560 4,135    
215/55VR17 0      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,760 1,760    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
235/45WR18   0    
Premium Package     3,600 1,900
Technology Package     2,550 2,550
Steering-linked headlights     900  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Heated front seats     500 500
Folding second row seats     475 475
Satellite radio - one year subscription     350 350
Grand Touring Package 5,598 3,806    
215/55VR17 0      
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,408 1,408    
Navigation system 1,600 1,600    
235/45WR18   0    
Premium Package     3,275 1,730
Technology Package     2,320 2,320
Steering-linked headlights     820  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500
Heated front seats     455 455
Folding second row seats     430 430
Satellite radio - one year subscription     320 320
Options (change) 10,320 7,895 8,925 6,325
Options (change) 8,606 6,814 8,120 5,755
Destination 670 670 895 895
Total Price $29,540 $32,895 $44,720 $49,620
Total Invoice $26,877 $29,966 $41,305 $45,840

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,665
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,029
Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series
Trimis328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4272hp V6240hp I4300hp I6
TransmissionM6T6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10333, 10?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,540$32,895$44,720$49,620
Adjustments for Features0-950-1,515-1,815
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,540$31,945$43,205$47,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,405$0$4,600
Total Invoice$26,877$29,966$41,305$45,840
Adjustments for Features0-865-1,399-1,677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,877$29,101$39,906$44,163
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,224$0$4,257

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year2009200920122012
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series
Trimis328i335i
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200  
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Tires, run-flat  $150$150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Cargo mat$40$40  
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Residual heat  $50$50
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
Satellite radio$200$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound$250$250  
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Wood trim   $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Total Value of Features$1,390$2,340$2,905$3,205
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$950$1,515$1,815
Value of Feature Adjustments0-865-1,399-1,677

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20092012
ModelMazda63-Series
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase109.8 in110.6 in
Length193.7 in182.5 in
Width72.4 in71.3 in
Height57.9 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,259 lb.3,407 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Remote window/roof operation15Yes
Aux input50Yes
Total Requested491594%
Total Not Requested3256%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Total Requested412593%
Total Not Requested3257%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested125061%
Total Not Requested80039%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Steering-linked headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Total Requested320084%
Total Not Requested60016%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested70064%
Total Not Requested39036%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested140090%
Total Not Requested15010%

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