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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: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,640

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202020202011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim330iM340iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,750 $54,000 $32,260
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 1,750    
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450  
Luxury Design 0 0  
Convenience Tier 1,610    
Navigation system 1,565 1,565 1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 505 505  
Heated front seats 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335  
Options (change) 5,950 4,200 2,000
Options (change) 5,475 3,865 1,720
Destination 995 995 795
Total Price $47,695 $59,195 $35,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: BMW 3-Series M340i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,745
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,955
Model Year202020202011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim330iM340iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine255hp I4382hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 9600, 16300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,695$59,195$35,055
Adjustments for Features-4,895-5,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,800$54,050$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,250$0

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

Model Year202020202011
Model3-Series3-SeriesRX-8
Trim330iM340iGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150 
Residual heat$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200 
HD radio$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150$150 
Media drive$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim$300$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$7,520$7,770$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,895$5,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-664-4220

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

Model Year20202011
Model3-SeriesRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.2 in106.4 in
Length185.7 in175.6 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,590 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Tier
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
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M340i

Luxury Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Additional chrome trim0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome interior accents (optional)0No
Total Requested25100%
Total Not Requested00%
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
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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