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BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,985

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,999

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,761

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020062006
ModelX3RX-8RX-8
TrimxDrive30iBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,850 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,920 $24,458 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550    
Navigation system 1,800 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 900    
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Heated front seats 500    
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Grand Touring Package   5,210 4,510
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo organizer   70 70
Cargo mat   50 50
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500    
Navigation system 1,640 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 820    
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Heated front seats 455    
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Grand Touring Package   4,482 3,880
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo organizer   56 56
Cargo mat   36 36
Options (change) 6,550 7,690 6,990
Options (change) 5,965 6,583 5,981
Destination 875 560 560
Total Price $46,275 $34,685 $33,985
Total Invoice $42,760 $31,601 $30,999

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,508
Model Year201020062006
ModelX3RX-8RX-8
TrimxDrive30iBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,275$34,685$33,985
Adjustments for Features-3,905-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,370$33,635$33,985
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$42,760$31,601$30,999
Adjustments for Features-3,608-9570
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,152$30,644$30,999
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$355

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020062006
ModelX3RX-8RX-8
TrimxDrive30iBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Hill descent control$250  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50  
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,555$3,700$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,905$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,608-9570

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelX3RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.1 in106.4 in
Length179.7 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height66.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,013 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350062%
Total Not Requested215038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350072%
Total Not Requested135028%

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