I'm planning to buy a new Mazda 3. But I can't decide between the Preferred and the Premium. As far as I can tell, the Bose sound system, HUD, and adaptive headlights are the only significant differences.
Is the difference in sound quality really worth the extra 3 grand?
Instead of overpaying, buy a car in the basic configuration and order the sound system separately. You can find excellent speakers bose for cars at a very reasonable price and install them on your car yourself. This way you will save on the configuration and get great sound without overpaying for the Premium version.