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BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,445

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,880

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,838

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,307

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20142008
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $41,350 $26,435
Base Invoice $38,220 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Sport Package   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport Package   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 550 4,360
Options (change) 500 3,730
Destination 925 650
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $35,325 $31,445
Total Invoice $32,145 $28,838

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,355
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,009
Model Year20142008
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine168hp E212hp R2
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18
Total Price$35,325$31,445
Adjustments for Features-2,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$31,445
Total Invoice$32,145$28,838
Adjustments for Features-2,2980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,847$28,838

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseAutomatic
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Console with shifter $150
Console without shifter$150 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heat pump$250 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD player $125
HD radio$50 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25 
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Tachometer $75
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,650$3,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,2980

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
Modeli3RX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length157.4 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity2.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		2.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		11.8 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

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