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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: $34,025

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $12,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,339

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $11,896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i328d330e340iM3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,350 $39,850 $43,700 $45,800 $63,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,960 $37,340 $40,885 $42,815 $59,100 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550 550    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500      
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Grand Touring Package           5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler           360 360
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,721 1,721
Premium Package 2,230 2,230 2,230        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500 500    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320 1,320 1,320 1,320 865    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455      
Sunroof         0    
Wood trim         0    
Grand Touring Package           4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler           288 288
Options (change) 6,900 6,900 6,900 4,450 1,500 7,695 6,995
Options (change) 6,280 6,280 6,280 4,050 1,365 6,931 6,286
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 595 595
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $46,245 $47,745 $47,594 $51,245 $65,995 $34,725 $34,025
Total Invoice $43,235 $44,615 $44,159 $47,860 $61,460 $31,984 $31,339

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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: $6,800
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,824
Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i328d330e340iM3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4180hp I4 D181hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,245$47,745$47,594$51,245$65,995$34,725$34,025
Adjustments for Features-5,770-5,870-5,895-4,620-5,070-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,475$41,875$41,699$46,625$60,925$33,675$34,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,400$1,224$6,150$20,450$0$350
Total Invoice$43,235$44,615$44,159$47,860$61,460$31,984$31,339
Adjustments for Features-5,394-5,485-5,470-4,315-4,722-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,841$39,130$38,689$43,545$56,738$31,017$31,339
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,289$848$5,704$18,897$0$322

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

Model Year2016201620162016201620072007
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim328i328d330e340iM3AutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manual   $150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic     $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder     $25$25
Rear seat pass-through     $100$100
Second-row high console     $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers     $75$75
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential    $500  
Limited-slip rear differential     $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.6 kW onboard charger  $0    
8 kWh battery pack  $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)$0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)    $0  
Rear spoiler    $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash     $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio$200$200$200$200$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound    $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0$0$0  
Cornering lights    $50  
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25    
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights    $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights    $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching    $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$8,095$8,195$8,220$6,945$7,395$3,375$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,770$5,870$5,895$4,620$5,070$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,394-5,485-5,470-4,315-4,722-9670

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

Model Year20162007
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 Weight3,431 lb.3,046 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 328i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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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