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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: $35,045

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,150

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,695

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $24,458 $24,458
Steering-linked headlights 800 800      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450      
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Rear spoiler     0 360 360
Xenon HID headlights     700    
Sunroof     1,050    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Body kit       970 970
Cargo mat       50 50
Steering-linked headlights 730 730      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,721 1,721
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320      
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Rear spoiler     0 288 288
Xenon HID headlights     635    
Sunroof     955    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Body kit       775 775
Cargo mat       36 36
Options (change) 5,025 5,025 4,525 8,715 8,015
Options (change) 4,575 4,575 4,115 7,742 7,097
Destination 695 695 695 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $38,020 $43,320 $55,120 $35,745 $35,045
Total Invoice $34,845 $39,665 $50,490 $32,795 $32,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,215
Model Year20062006200620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$38,020$43,320$55,120$35,745$35,045
Adjustments for Features0-975-470-1,270-220
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,020$42,345$54,650$34,475$34,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,325$16,630$0$350
Total Invoice$34,845$39,665$50,490$32,795$32,150
Adjustments for Features0-893-431-1,165-202
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,845$38,772$50,059$31,630$31,948
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,927$15,214$0$318

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

Model Year20062006200620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125  
Proximity key   $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50$50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25   
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver  $10  
Visor mirror, passenger  $10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Floor mats   $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Memory system, driver seat $200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100   
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350$350
Polished alloy wheels  $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$2,780$3,755$3,250$4,050$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$975$470$1,270$220
Value of Feature Adjustments0-893-431-1,165-202

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

Model Year20062007
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in106.4 in
Length176.7 in174.3 in
Width69.2 in69.7 in
Height53.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420072%
Total Not Requested165028%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365072%
Total Not Requested140028%

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