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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,505

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $11,495

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,619

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $10,991

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4RX-8RX-8
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $40,700 $50,400 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $37,625 $46,550 $24,458 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 700      
Heated front seats 500 500    
Wood trim 0 0    
Grand Touring Package     5,210 4,510
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430 430    
Navigation system 1,640 1,640 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 635      
Heated front seats 455 455    
Wood trim 0 0    
Grand Touring Package     4,482 3,880
Options (change) 3,475 2,775 7,210 6,510
Options (change) 3,160 2,525 6,203 5,601
Destination 825 825 560 560
Total Price $45,000 $54,000 $34,205 $33,505
Total Invoice $41,610 $49,900 $31,221 $30,619

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,410
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4RX-8RX-8
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine255hp I6330hp I6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)430, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$45,000$54,000$34,205$33,505
Adjustments for Features-1000-2,315-1,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$44,900$54,000$31,890$32,240
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,100$0$350
Total Invoice$41,610$49,900$31,221$30,619
Adjustments for Features-920-2,113-1,156
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$41,518$49,900$29,108$29,463
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,382$0$355

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelZ4Z4RX-8RX-8
Trim3.0siM CoupeBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Proximity key  $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Tires, run-flat$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250   
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Headlight washers $50  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Wood trim$300$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,435$2,335$4,650$3,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$100$0$2,315$1,265
Value of Feature Adjustments-920-2,113-1,156

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelZ4RX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.2 in106.4 in
Length161.9 in174.3 in
Width70.1 in69.7 in
Height49.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,109 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume9.2 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested280050%
Total Not Requested285050%

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested225046%
Total Not Requested260054%

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