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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: $12,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,375

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $11,945

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i335iM3AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,700 $45,100 $60,100 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,785 $41,670 $55,470 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,150 2,150   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 3,600 2,000 4,350    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500    
Proximity key 500 500      
Sunroof     0    
Rear spoiler     0 360 360
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Cargo mat       50 50
Navigation system 1,955 1,955   1,721 1,721
Premium Package 3,275 1,820 3,960    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455    
Proximity key 455 455      
Sunroof     0    
Rear spoiler     0 288 288
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Cargo mat       36 36
Options (change) 7,300 5,700 5,400 7,745 7,045
Options (change) 6,640 5,185 4,915 6,967 6,322
Destination 895 895 895 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $46,895 $51,695 $67,695 $34,775 $34,075
Total Invoice $43,320 $47,750 $62,580 $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: $10,100
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,431
Model Year20122012201220072007
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)180, 8180, 8180, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,895$51,695$67,695$34,775$34,075
Adjustments for Features-3,070-3,070-4,220-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$43,825$48,625$63,475$33,725$34,075
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,800$19,650$0$350
Total Invoice$43,320$47,750$62,580$32,020$31,375
Adjustments for Features-2,836-2,836-3,901-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,484$44,914$58,679$31,053$31,375
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,430$18,195$0$322

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

Model Year20122012201220072007
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 app$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Sunshade, rear, power  $225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
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  
Obstacle detection, rear  $250  
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
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
iPod integration$100$100$100  
Media drive$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$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 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
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$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 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$4,770$4,770$5,920$2,750$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,070$3,070$4,220$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,836-2,836-3,901-9670

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

Model Year20122007
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested240070%
Total Not Requested105030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Aluminum trim100No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested175054%
Total Not Requested146546%

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 opener100Yes
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 Requested465079%
Total Not Requested120021%

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 opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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