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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: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,749

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
Modeli3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $42,020 $24,458 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700    
Sunroof 1,000    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Rear spoiler   360 360
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645    
Sunroof 920    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Rear spoiler   288 288
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 1,700 9,245 8,525
Options (change) 1,565 7,932 7,313
Destination 995 560 560
Gas Tax -7,500 0 0
Total Price $39,645 $36,240 $35,520
Total Invoice $37,080 $32,950 $32,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,870
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,667
Model Year201720062006
Modeli3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine168hp E212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA1T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,645$36,240$35,520
Adjustments for Features-2,585-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,060$35,190$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$37,080$32,950$32,331
Adjustments for Features-2,418-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,662$31,995$32,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$336

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201720062006
Modeli3RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$150
Console without shifter$150  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Heat pump$250  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack$0  
7.2 kW onboard charger$500  
DC quick-charging capability$750  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
HD radio$50  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for external devices$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Heated mirrors $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display$25  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Tachometer $75$75
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual height 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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,550$5,015$3,965
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,585$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,418-9550

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172006
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,046 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested292548%
Total Not Requested314052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested292556%
Total Not Requested234044%

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