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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: $34,620

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,975

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,881

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,989

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,050 $42,050 $42,750 $48,950 $31,000
Base Invoice $37,925 $39,785 $40,440 $46,205 $28,681
Steering-linked headlights 900 900 900    
Premium Package 2,050 2,050 1,750   900
Navigation system 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950 2,000
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700 700 700 700  
Heated front seats 500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450  
Cargo mat         50
Steering-linked headlights 830 830 830    
Premium Package 1,885 1,885 1,610   774
Navigation system 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,795 1,720
Text dictation 0 0 0 0  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645 645 645 645  
Heated front seats 460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335  
Cargo mat         36
Options (change) 7,550 7,550 7,250 4,600 2,950
Options (change) 6,950 6,950 6,675 4,235 2,530
Destination 995 995 995 995 670
Total Price $48,595 $50,595 $50,995 $54,545 $34,620
Total Invoice $45,870 $47,730 $48,110 $51,435 $31,881

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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: $8,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,425
Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4240hp I4180hp I4 D300hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)205, 12205, 12205, 12600, 16300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18245/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$48,595$50,595$50,995$54,545$34,620
Adjustments for Features-5,895-7,845-7,845-8,0950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$42,700$42,750$43,150$46,450$34,620
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$450$3,750$0
Total Invoice$45,870$47,730$48,110$51,435$31,881
Adjustments for Features-5,564-7,401-7,401-7,6330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$40,306$40,329$40,709$43,802$31,881
Cost Above Minimum$0$23$403$3,496$0

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172017201720172009
ModelX3X3X3X3RX-8
TrimsDrive28ixDrive28ixDrive28dxDrive35iGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual    $150
RWD$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
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
Rear seat pass-through    $100
Roof rails$250$250$250$250 
Second-row high console    $250
Trailering equipment (4 wire)$125$125$125$125 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150$150 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $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
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0$0$0$0 
App support$0$0$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash    $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 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0$0$0 
S Voice support$0$0$0$0 
Satellite radio    $200
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$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 
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
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
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
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 
Total Value of Features$8,820$10,770$10,770$11,020$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,895$7,845$7,845$8,095$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,564-7,401-7,401-7,6330

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172009
ModelX3RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length183.8 in175.6 in
Width74.1 in69.7 in
Height66.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,031 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 Legroom36.5 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

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive28d

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
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 Requested25012%
Total Not Requested185088%
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%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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