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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: $34,130

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $12,915

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,430

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $12,540

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,950 $40,950 $42,450 $46,800 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,515 $38,355 $39,735 $43,735 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,000 2,000
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900      
Premium Package 3,200 3,200 3,200 2,200    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550 550    
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500    
Grand Touring Package         5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler         360 360
Cargo mat         50 50
Navigation system 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,721 1,721
Text dictation 0 0 0 0    
Steering-linked headlights 820 820 820      
Premium Package 2,910 2,910 2,910 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500 500    
Heated front seats 455 455 455 455    
Grand Touring Package         4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler         288 288
Cargo mat         36 36
Options (change) 7,100 7,100 7,100 5,200 7,745 7,045
Options (change) 6,460 6,460 6,460 4,730 6,967 6,322
Destination 995 995 995 995 650 650
Total Price $47,045 $49,045 $50,545 $52,995 $34,830 $34,130
Total Invoice $43,970 $45,810 $47,190 $49,460 $32,075 $31,430

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,022
Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$47,045$49,045$50,545$52,995$34,830$34,130
Adjustments for Features-7,245-9,195-9,195-9,445-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,800$39,850$41,350$43,550$33,855$34,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$1,550$3,750$0$275
Total Invoice$43,970$45,810$47,190$49,460$32,075$31,430
Adjustments for Features-6,771-8,588-8,585-8,815-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,199$37,222$38,605$40,645$31,177$31,430
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$1,406$3,446$0$253

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620162016201620082008
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
6-speed manual     $150
RWD$0   $0$0
AWD $1700$1700$1700  
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100$100$100$100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Remote app$25$25$25$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Hill descent control $250$250$250  
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Rear seat pass-through    $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250  
Second-row high console    $250$250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150  
Regenerative braking$0$0$0$0  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250$250$250$250  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200$1200$1200  
Sunroof    $900$900
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0  
App support$0$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash    $325$325
CD player$125$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200  
HD radio$50$50$50$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150$150$150$150  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0  
S Voice support$0$0$0$0  
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250$250  
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0$0$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25$25  
Surround sound   $250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200$200  
Text dictation$50$50$50$50  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100  
Voice recorder$0$0$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates    $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls    $100 
Total Value of Features$9,795$11,745$11,745$11,995$3,525$2,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,245$9,195$9,195$9,445$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,771-8,588-8,585-8,815-8980

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162008
ModelX3RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length183.8 in174.3 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 lb.3,046 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 Legroom36.5 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 sDrive28i

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested115038%
Total Not Requested185062%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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