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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: $34,620

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,881

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,784

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,300 $37,600 $48,900 $31,000
Base Invoice $29,575 $34,395 $44,680 $28,681
Premium Package 2,000 2,200   900
Steering-linked headlights 800 800    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450      
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 1,800 2,000
Power front seats     995  
Rear spoiler     0  
Xenon HID headlights     700  
Sunroof     1,050  
Cargo mat       50
Premium Package 1,820 2,000   774
Steering-linked headlights 730 730    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320      
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,640 1,720
Power front seats     905  
Rear spoiler     0  
Xenon HID headlights     635  
Sunroof     955  
Cargo mat       36
Options (change) 7,025 5,775 5,520 2,950
Options (change) 6,395 5,255 5,020 2,530
Destination 695 695 695 670
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000 0
Total Price $40,020 $44,070 $56,115 $34,620
Total Invoice $36,665 $40,345 $51,395 $31,881

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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: $5,320
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,711
Model Year2006200620062009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I6225hp I6333hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 12?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$40,020$44,070$56,115$34,620
Adjustments for Features-180-3300-100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,840$43,740$56,115$34,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,900$16,275$0
Total Invoice$36,665$40,345$51,395$31,881
Adjustments for Features-165-3020-92
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,500$40,043$51,395$31,789
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,543$14,895$0

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

Model Year2006200620062009
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim325Ci330CiM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power flip-out rear side windows$125$125$125 
Proximity key   $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input   $50
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 $350
Polished alloy wheels  $350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$3,055$3,205$2,875$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$180$330$0$100
Value of Feature Adjustments-165-3020-92

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

Model Year20062009
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in106.4 in
Length176.7 in175.6 in
Width69.2 in69.7 in
Height53.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,198 lb.3,065 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
BMW 3-Series 325Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested75048%
Total Not Requested82552%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330Ci

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested55059%
Total Not Requested37541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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