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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: $34,075

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,275

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,375

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $7,780

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335iM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,500 $42,200 $57,850 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,760 $39,005 $53,400 $24,458 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Navigation system 2,100 2,100   2,000 2,000
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500      
Technology Package     3,250    
Rear spoiler     0 360 360
Sunroof     0    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Cargo mat       50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430 430    
Navigation system 1,910 1,910   1,721 1,721
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 865    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455      
Technology Package     2,960    
Rear spoiler     0 288 288
Sunroof     0    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Cargo mat       36 36
Options (change) 5,025 5,025 5,175 7,745 7,045
Options (change) 4,570 4,570 4,710 6,967 6,322
Destination 825 825 825 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $42,350 $48,050 $65,150 $34,775 $34,075
Total Invoice $39,155 $44,400 $60,235 $32,020 $31,375

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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: $7,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,344
Model Year20092009200920072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335iM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6414hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,350$48,050$65,150$34,775$34,075
Adjustments for Features-820-1,720-3,220-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,530$46,330$61,930$33,725$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$20,400$0$350
Total Invoice$39,155$44,400$60,235$32,020$31,375
Adjustments for Features-758-1,589-2,977-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,397$42,811$57,258$31,053$31,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,414$18,861$0$322

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

Model Year20092009200920072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335iM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Universal garage door opener   $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
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$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
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$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50    
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50    
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$3,120$4,020$5,520$3,350$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$820$1,720$3,220$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-758-1,589-2,977-9670

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

Model Year20092007
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 Weight3,352 lb.3,046 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 M3

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive shocks - electrical500No
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested84050%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested455078%
Total Not Requested130022%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

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