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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: $34,130

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $9,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,430

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,560

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335i335isM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $37,650 $44,100 $51,100 $58,900 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,840 $40,770 $47,210 $54,390 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,100 2,100 2,100   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Sunroof 1,050     0    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500 500      
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 950    
Convenience Package       2,900    
Rear spoiler       0 360 360
Grand Touring Package         5,335 4,635
Cargo mat         50 50
Navigation system 1,910 1,910 1,910   1,721 1,721
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Sunroof 955     0    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455 455      
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320 865    
Convenience Package       2,640    
Rear spoiler       0 288 288
Grand Touring Package         4,922 4,277
Cargo mat         36 36
Options (change) 4,700 5,100 5,100 4,900 7,745 7,045
Options (change) 4,275 4,640 4,640 4,460 6,967 6,322
Destination 875 875 875 875 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $43,225 $50,075 $57,075 $65,975 $34,830 $34,130
Total Invoice $39,990 $46,285 $52,725 $61,025 $32,075 $31,430

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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: $7,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,921
Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335i335isM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine230hp I6300hp I6320hp I6414hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8180, 8180, 8180, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,225$50,075$57,075$65,975$34,830$34,130
Adjustments for Features-2,045-1,895-1,795-2,370-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,180$48,180$55,280$63,605$33,855$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$7,000$14,100$22,425$0$275
Total Invoice$39,990$46,285$52,725$61,025$32,075$31,430
Adjustments for Features-1,892-1,752-1,658-2,192-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,098$44,533$51,067$58,833$31,177$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,435$12,969$20,735$0$253

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

Model Year201120112011201120082008
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335i335isM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150 $150
-speed   $0   
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$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$0  
Automatic seat belt presenters, front row$100$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Second-row high console    $250$250
Second-row low console$100$100$100$100  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  
Raised top speed limiter  $0   
Exterior 
Rear spoiler   $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)   $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100  $100  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  $0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Fog lights$125$125  $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100   
Floor mats    $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  $50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200$200   
Metal pedals  $75  $75
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$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector   $200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$4,545$4,395$4,295$4,870$3,475$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,045$1,895$1,795$2,370$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,892-1,752-1,658-2,192-8980

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

Model Year20112008
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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335is

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
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 Requested407570%
Total Not Requested177530%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested352570%
Total Not Requested152530%

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