BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,490

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $54,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $51,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
Model5-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM5Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $85,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $78,840 $24,458 $24,458
Rear spoiler 0 360 360
Proximity key 1,000    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 595    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Body kit   970 970
Rear spoiler 0 288 288
Proximity key 910    
Wood trim 0    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 540    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Body kit   775 775
Options (change) 1,595 10,215 9,495
Options (change) 1,450 8,707 8,088
Destination 825 560 560
Gas Tax 3,000 0 0
Total Price $90,920 $37,210 $36,490
Total Invoice $84,115 $33,725 $33,106

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,147
Model Year200920062006
Model5-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM5Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine500hp V10212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionS7T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)420, 13300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$90,920$37,210$36,490
Adjustments for Features-5,615-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$85,305$36,160$36,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$84,115$33,725$33,106
Adjustments for Features-5,195-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$78,920$32,773$33,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920062006
Model5-SeriesRX-8RX-8
TrimM5Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed automated manual$1200  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
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$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD changer, remote$200  
CD player$125  
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
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  
Headlight washers$50  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,155$2,590$1,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,615$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,195-9520

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Specifications Comparison: BMW 5-Series vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
Model5-SeriesRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase113.7 in106.4 in
Length191.1 in174.3 in
Width72.7 in69.7 in
Height57.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,506 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 lights125Yes
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 Requested505083%
Total Not Requested101517%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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