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BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $114,532

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $105,027

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162012
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $140,700 $22,900
Base Invoice $130,125 $21,901
Giga World 2,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Giga World 1,820  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 2,000 1,675
Options (change) 1,820 1,424
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $25,370
Total Invoice $129,147 $24,120

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $107,167
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $98,228
Model Year20162012
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH167hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20205/50-17
Total Price$139,902$25,370
Adjustments for Features-7,3650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,537$25,370
Total Invoice$129,147$24,120
Adjustments for Features-6,7990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$122,348$24,120

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
Modeli8Mazda3
TrimBases Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app$25 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Wide-view front camera$150 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger$0 
7 kWh battery pack$0 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Mid-engine configuration$0 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Carbon fiber body structure$0 
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
CD player $125
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150 
Handwriting recognition$200 
HD radio$50 
In-vehicle Internet$150 
Media drive$15 
MP3-compatible player $50
S Voice support$0 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Text dictation$50 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Voice recorder$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass $0
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim$250 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$10,765$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,365$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,7990

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20162012
Modeli8Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in103.9 in
Length184.9 in180.9 in
Width76.5 in69.1 in
Height50.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.2,873 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft311.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Total Requested112582%
Total Not Requested25018%

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