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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: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $7,325

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,164

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Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,450 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $31,790 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 3,100 2,450 2,450 2,450        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700 700 700    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500 500      
LED headlights 700              
M Sport Package         0      
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Shinka Package             6,885 6,165
Rear spoiler             360 360
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775   1,721 1,721
Premium Package 2,850 2,255 2,255 2,255        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645 645 645    
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875    
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460 460      
LED headlights 645              
M Sport Package         0      
Sunroof           0    
Wood trim           0    
Shinka Package             5,923 5,304
Rear spoiler             288 288
Options (change) 8,400 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650 9,245 8,525
Options (change) 7,710 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520 7,932 7,313
Destination 995 995 995 995 995 995 560 560
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0 0 0
Total Price $42,845 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645 $36,240 $35,520
Total Invoice $40,495 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715 $32,950 $32,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,200
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,235
Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T8T8T8M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,845$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645$36,240$35,520
Adjustments for Features-3,455-5,580-5,480-5,605-4,205-5,280-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,390$42,715$41,315$42,539$49,290$61,365$35,190$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,325$1,925$3,149$9,900$21,975$0$330
Total Invoice$40,495$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715$32,950$32,331
Adjustments for Features-3,265-5,266-5,174-5,257-3,964-4,969-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,230$40,314$39,011$39,902$46,471$57,746$31,995$32,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,084$1,781$2,672$9,241$20,516$0$336

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

Model Year20172017201720172017201720062006
Model3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-SeriesRX-8RX-8
Trim320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300    
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic      $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$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$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers      $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass      $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500  
Limited-slip rear differential      $300$300
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0    
8 kWh battery pack   $0    
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 $0$0  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0$0$0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25$25$25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0  
Rear spoiler     $200$200$200
Sport rocker panels (optional)    $0$0  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash      $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound     $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Compass$0$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$1000   
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights     $150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$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$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$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$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces      $0$0
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500  
Alloy wheels$350$350$350$350$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)     $0  
Polished alloy wheels      $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0$0$0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,145$8,270$8,170$8,295$6,895$7,970$3,740$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,455$5,580$5,480$5,605$4,205$5,280$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,265-5,266-5,174-5,257-3,964-4,969-9550

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

Model Year20172006
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 Weight3,502 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 320i

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
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Total Requested170057%
Total Not Requested127543%

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 330i

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 iPerformance

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%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested472578%
Total Not Requested134022%

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
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested109021%

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