BMW 3-Series BMW 3-Series 2014 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2009

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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: $34,570

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,155

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,845

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $43,400 $31,000
Base Invoice $40,110 $28,681
Premium Package 2,200 900
Navigation system 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Heated front seats 500  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Premium Package 2,000 774
Navigation system 1,955 1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 455  
8-speed shiftable automatic 0  
Options (change) 5,400 2,900
Options (change) 4,910 2,494
Destination 925 670
Total Price $49,725 $34,570
Total Invoice $45,945 $31,845

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,316
Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/33 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$49,725$34,570
Adjustments for Features-4,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$45,630$34,570
Total Invoice$45,945$31,845
Adjustments for Features-3,7840
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$42,161$31,845

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

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Trim335iGrand Touring
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 air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Regenerative braking$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
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 
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$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 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
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 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
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 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Total Value of Features$6,320$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,7840

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

Model Year20142009
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length182.5 in175.6 in
Width71.3 in69.7 in
Height56.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,605 lb.3,064 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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