Well that is the same price, but you got more stuff. I don't really want/need the activsense. I just need to add remote starter. Yes I'm in the Twin Cities. What dealership did you go to?
I would get one installed after the fact. The Mazda mobile start is a complete POS in my experience. Only part of the car I feel ripped off by. I'd give it back for the $$ without a second thought.