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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: $32,490

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,380

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,089

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $27,310 $29,810 $33,150 $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500
Base Invoice $25,786 $28,146 $31,180 $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100
Technology Package 1,785 1,785            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 200 200            
Rear spoiler 400 400            
Premium Package     3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450    
LED headlights     700          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 0
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500 500  
Folding second row seats     475          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Executive Package               3,500
Sunroof               0
Wood trim               0
Technology Package 1,428 1,428            
Navigation system 1,600 1,600 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror 160 160            
Rear spoiler 320 320            
Premium Package     2,820 2,230 2,230 2,230    
LED headlights     635          
Leather seating surfaces     1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 0
Heated front seats     455 455 455 455 455  
Folding second row seats     430          
Metallic paint (extra cost)     500 500 500 500 500 500
Executive Package               3,185
Sunroof               0
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 4,385 4,385 8,725 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 4,050
Options (change) 3,508 3,508 7,935 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 3,685
Destination 795 795 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $32,490 $34,990 $42,870 $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $68,545
Total Invoice $30,089 $32,449 $40,110 $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $63,780

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,440
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,142
Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine170hp I4272hp V6180hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT5T6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10333, 10205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$32,490$34,990$42,870$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$68,545
Adjustments for Features0-100-940-2,765-2,865-2,890-1,615-3,365
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$34,890$41,930$43,480$44,880$44,704$49,630$65,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$1,550$2,950$2,774$7,700$23,250
Total Invoice$30,089$32,449$40,110$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$63,780
Adjustments for Features0-93-879-2,585-2,677-2,681-1,508-3,131
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,089$32,356$39,231$40,650$41,938$41,478$46,352$60,649
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,267$0$1,419$2,707$2,247$7,121$21,418

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122012201620162016201620162016
ModelMazda6Mazda63-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand Touring320i328i328d330e340iM3
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000       
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100      
6-speed manual  $150   $150$150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300$1300  
FWD$0$0      
RWD  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated steering wheel       $100
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system$200$200      
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front       $150
Obstacle detection, rear       $250
Rearview camera$200$200     $200
Temporary spare tire$150$150      
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40      
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)   $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)       $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200$200      
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250$250     $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Traffic information$25$25      
USB port  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Cornering lights       $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)       $350
Headlight washers       $50
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights       $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates   $100$100$100$100$100
Heated second row seats       $200
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50      
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $50$50$50$50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)       $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100$100  
Total Value of Features$3,315$3,415$4,255$6,080$6,180$6,205$4,930$6,680
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$100$940$2,765$2,865$2,890$1,615$3,365
Value of Feature Adjustments0-93-879-2,585-2,677-2,681-1,508-3,131

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20122016
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.3,431 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

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested1900100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Folding second row seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding second row seats300Yes
Second-row 3-section 3-person split bench150No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested225074%
Total Not Requested80026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested70063%
Total Not Requested41537%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45063%
Total Not Requested-45037%
Executive Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Headlight washers50No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested20015%
Total Not Requested110085%

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