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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500 $32,260
Base Invoice $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595 $29,878
Shadow Sport Design 600 600 600      
Obstacle detection, rear 750 750 750      
Convenience Tier 1,750 1,750 1,750      
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Shadow Sport Design 550 550 550      
Obstacle detection, rear 690 690 690      
Convenience Tier 1,610 1,610 1,610      
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565   1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505 505 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875  
Sunroof         0  
Wood trim         0  
Options (change) 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,200 1,500 2,000
Options (change) 6,715 6,715 6,715 3,865 1,380 1,720
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 795
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0
Total Price $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,145 $67,995 $35,055
Total Invoice $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,065 $63,970 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,346
Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8M6T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,145$67,995$35,055
Adjustments for Features-5,370-4,120-5,395-5,120-4,9700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,675$44,425$44,499$49,025$63,025$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$250$0$74$4,600$18,600$0
Total Invoice$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,065$63,970$32,393
Adjustments for Features-5,131-3,889-5,060-4,829-4,6760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,689$41,936$41,739$46,236$59,294$32,393
Cost Above Minimum$950$197$0$4,497$17,555$0

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Features Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182018201820182011
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 $1300$1300  
6-speed manual $150  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front$150$150$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder     $25
Rear seat pass-through     $100
Second-row high console     $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger  $0   
8 kWh battery pack  $0   
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0 $0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0 
Rear spoiler    $200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio     $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Compass$0$0$0$0$0 
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125
Interior ambient lighting$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 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights     $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50 
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$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 
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100   
Total Value of Features$8,145$6,895$8,170$7,895$7,745$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,370$4,120$5,395$5,120$4,970$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,131-3,889-5,060-4,829-4,6760

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 3-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length182.5 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,502 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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