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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: $35,105

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,429

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,351

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,850 $43,950 $32,260
Base Invoice $35,920 $40,615 $29,878
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350  
Panoramic sunroof 1,350    
Convenience Package 1,300    
Premium Package   3,450  
Cargo mat     50
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,720
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455  
Leather seating surfaces 1,320    
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320  
Panoramic sunroof 1,230    
Convenience Package 1,185    
Premium Package   3,140  
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 7,650 7,000 2,050
Options (change) 6,965 6,370 1,756
Destination 895 895 795
Total Price $47,395 $51,845 $35,105
Total Invoice $43,780 $47,880 $32,429

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,310
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,827
Model Year201320132011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,395$51,845$35,105
Adjustments for Features-5,980-7,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,415$44,700$35,105
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,285$0
Total Invoice$43,780$47,880$32,429
Adjustments for Features-5,524-6,5990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,256$41,281$32,429
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,025$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320132011
ModelX3X3RX-8
TrimxDrive28ixDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Remote app$25$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15 
Sunshades, second row$125$125 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250 
Tires, run-flat$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Cargo mat $40$40
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 
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150 
Regenerative braking$0$0 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Media drive$15$15 
Satellite radio  $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic 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 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25 
Power-folding mirrors $50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals  $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $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 tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Wood trim $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200 
Total Value of Features$9,220$10,385$3,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,980$7,145$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,524-6,5990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132011
ModelX3RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length183.0 in175.6 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height65.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,113 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom39.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
27.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
63.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested75073%
Total Not Requested27527%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested144067%
Total Not Requested72533%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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