BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 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: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $14,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $13,902

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $43,400 $26,435
Base Invoice $40,110 $24,458
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Premium Package 2,200  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system 1,955 1,721
Premium Package 2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Shinka Package   5,304
Options (change) 5,400 8,165
Options (change) 4,910 7,025
Destination 925 560
Total Price $49,725 $35,160
Total Invoice $45,945 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,093
Model Year20142006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6238hp R2
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,725$35,160
Adjustments for Features-5,2050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,520$35,160
Total Invoice$45,945$32,043
Adjustments for Features-4,8090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,136$32,043

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

Model Year20142006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
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 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player$50 
S Voice support$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,045$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,205$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,8090

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

Model Year20142006
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length182.5 in174.3 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 335i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive, large15No
Traffic + travel information25No
Smartphone integration0No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
App support0No
Text dictation50No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60053%
Total Not Requested54047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%

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 wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

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