BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2011 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: $35,570

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $32,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,367

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $30,118

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
Model3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $58,900 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $54,390 $24,458 $24,458
245/35ZR19 1,250    
Convenience Package 2,900    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350    
Heated front seats 500    
Leather seating surfaces 950    
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler 0 360 360
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Cargo mat   50 50
245/35ZR19 1,140    
Convenience Package 2,640    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320    
Heated front seats 455    
Leather seating surfaces 865    
Sunroof 0    
Rear spoiler 0 288 288
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Cargo mat   36 36
Options (change) 6,500 9,295 8,575
Options (change) 5,920 7,968 7,349
Destination 875 560 560
Gas Tax 1,300 0 0
Total Price $67,575 $36,290 $35,570
Total Invoice $62,485 $32,986 $32,367

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,437
Model Year201120062006
Model3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine414hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$67,575$36,290$35,570
Adjustments for Features-2,180-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$65,395$35,240$35,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$62,485$32,986$32,367
Adjustments for Features-2,016-9540
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$60,469$32,032$32,367
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$335

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

Model Year201120062006
Model3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100  
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Second-row high console $250$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  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Sport rocker panels (optional)$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
iPod integration$100  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$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$75
Folding second row seats$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  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,970$2,840$1,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,180$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,016-9540

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

Model Year20112006
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 Weight3,363 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

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
iPod integration100No
Voice control for external devices0No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested85059%
Total Not Requested59041%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested462572%
Total Not Requested179028%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested407573%
Total Not Requested154027%

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