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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: $35,755

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $690

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,038

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $647

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $42,400 $32,260
Base Invoice $39,690 $29,878
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 550 2,700
Options (change) 500 2,365
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $36,445 $35,755
Total Invoice $33,685 $33,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,132
Model Year20162011
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine168hp E212hp R2
TransmissionA1T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)137/111 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18
Total Price$36,445$35,755
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,445$35,230
Total Invoice$33,685$33,038
Adjustments for Features0-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,685$32,553

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Engine / Motor 
18 kWh battery pack$0 
7.2 kW onboard charger$500 
DC quick-charging capability$750 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
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 
Digital instruments$0 
Heated mirrors $25
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 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,100$6,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-485

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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 Year20162011
Modeli3RX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length157.4 in175.6 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height62.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,634 lb.3,094 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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