BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2007 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006

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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: $35,210

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $13,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,079

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $12,551

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,800 $26,435
Base Invoice $37,535 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,100 2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,450  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Satellite radio 595  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,275  
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo mat   50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Navigation system 1,910 1,721
Leather seating surfaces 1,320  
Heated front seats 455  
Proximity key 455  
Satellite radio 540  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,210  
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 6,895 8,215
Options (change) 6,320 7,061
Destination 775 560
Total Price $48,470 $35,210
Total Invoice $44,630 $32,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,706
Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/29 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 13300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$48,470$35,210
Adjustments for Features-3,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,380$35,210
Total Invoice$44,630$32,079
Adjustments for Features-2,8450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,785$32,079

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

Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100 
Brake assist$50 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Second-row low console$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$5,155$2,065
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,090$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8450

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

Model Year20072006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in106.4 in
Length181.1 in174.3 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height54.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,616 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395075%
Total Not Requested131525%

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