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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: $34,710

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,935

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,036

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,044

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $44,450 $31,960
Base Invoice $42,020 $29,566
Metallic paint (extra cost) 700  
Sunroof 1,000  
Navigation system   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost) 645  
Sunroof 920  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,700 2,000
Options (change) 1,565 1,720
Destination 995 750
Gas Tax -7,500 0
Total Price $39,645 $34,710
Total Invoice $37,080 $32,036

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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: $3,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,618
Model Year20172010
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine168hp E232hp R2
TransmissionA1M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 4300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)155/70-19225/45-18
Total Price$39,645$34,710
Adjustments for Features-1,5250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,120$34,710
Total Invoice$37,080$32,036
Adjustments for Features-1,4260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,654$32,036

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Features Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172010
Modeli3RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
1-speed automatic$800 
6-speed manual $150
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 
Heat pump$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
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 
Traffic information$25 
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
Metal pedals $75
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
Total Value of Features$5,925$4,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,525$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4260

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172010
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 Weight2,962 lb.3,065 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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