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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: $34,760

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,260

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,072

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,413

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328i335iM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,600 $41,200 $56,500 $31,960
Base Invoice $32,750 $37,905 $52,160 $29,566
Premium Package 3,350 2,650    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595 595 595  
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   2,000
Proximity key 500 500    
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Technology Package     3,250  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     0  
Leather seating surfaces     950  
Cargo mat       50
Premium Package 3,050 2,410    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540 540 540  
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   1,720
Proximity key 455 455    
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Technology Package     2,960  
Rear spoiler     0  
Sunroof     0  
Leather seating surfaces     865  
Cargo mat       36
Options (change) 7,595 6,895 5,845 2,050
Options (change) 6,910 6,270 5,320 1,756
Destination 825 825 825 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $44,020 $48,920 $64,470 $34,760
Total Invoice $40,485 $45,000 $59,605 $32,072

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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: $7,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,661
Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328i335iM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 13?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$44,020$48,920$64,470$34,760
Adjustments for Features-1,905-2,155-2,3550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,115$46,765$62,115$34,760
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,650$20,000$0
Total Invoice$40,485$45,000$59,605$32,072
Adjustments for Features-1,752-1,982-2,1770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,733$43,018$57,428$32,072
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,285$18,695$0

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

Model Year2008200820082010
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim328i335iM3Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Tires, run-flat$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row high console   $250
Second-row low console$100$100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 $100
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
Surround sound $250 $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 
Metal pedals   $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$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 seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,205$4,455$4,655$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,905$2,155$2,355$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,752-1,982-2,1770

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

Model Year20082010
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.7 in106.4 in
Length181.1 in175.6 in
Width70.2 in69.7 in
Height54.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,352 lb.3,065 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
BMW 3-Series 328i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested180063%
Total Not Requested105037%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested125064%
Total Not Requested70036%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

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