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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: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,677

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4RX-8
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Base Price $48,650 $55,150 $64,200 $32,260
Base Invoice $44,940 $50,920 $59,245 $29,878
Premium Package 3,300 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,150  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Heated front seats 500 500 500  
Proximity key 500 500 500  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 350 350 350  
CD changer, remote 600 600 600  
Navigation system       2,000
Premium Package 3,005 1,000 1,000  
Navigation system 1,955 1,955 1,955  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500 500 500  
Heated front seats 455 455 455  
Proximity key 455 455 455  
Satellite radio - one year subscription 320 320 320  
CD changer, remote 545 545 545  
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 7,950 5,750 5,750 2,000
Options (change) 7,235 5,230 5,230 1,720
Destination 895 895 895 795
Total Price $57,495 $61,795 $70,845 $35,055
Total Invoice $53,070 $57,045 $65,370 $32,393

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $15,615
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,377
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4RX-8
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10?, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$57,495$61,795$70,845$35,055
Adjustments for Features-6,825-7,275-9,3250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,670$54,520$61,520$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,850$10,850$0
Total Invoice$53,070$57,045$65,370$32,393
Adjustments for Features-6,300-6,716-8,6040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$46,770$50,329$56,766$32,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,559$9,996$0

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Features Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelZ4Z4Z4RX-8
TrimsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35isGrand Touring
Body2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual  $1200 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25$25$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75 
Roll bar$200$200$200 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Tires, run-flat$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row high console   $250
Ski sack$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150 
Raised top speed limiter  $0 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop$6750$6750$6750 
Rear spoiler   $200
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Satellite radio   $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250$250$250 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Leather door panel trim $250$250 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50 
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50 
Metal pedals   $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Transmission 
Launch control  $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$10,350$10,800$12,850$3,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,825$7,275$9,325$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,300-6,716-8,6040

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Specifications Comparison: BMW Z4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelZ4RX-8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase98.3 in106.4 in
Length166.9 in175.6 in
Width70.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,264 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 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 Volume10.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested190067%
Total Not Requested92533%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Total Requested25028%
Total Not Requested65072%
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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