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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: $28,320

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $114,282

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2017202120212021
Modeli8Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $143,400 $27,000 $30,050 $32,600
Giga World 2,000      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325 325 325
Giga World 1,840      
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260 260 260
Options (change) 2,000 325 325 325
Options (change) 1,840 260 260 260
Destination 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax -3,793 0 0 0
Total Price $142,602 $28,320 $31,370 $33,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $110,442
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $128,311
Model Year2017202120212021
Modeli8Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine357hp I3 PiH186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11?, 12?, 12?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$142,602$28,320$31,370$33,920
Adjustments for Features-3,8400-1,700-1,700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$138,762$28,320$29,670$32,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,350$3,900

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year2017202120212021
Modeli8Mazda3Mazda3Mazda3
TrimBasePremiumTurboPremium Plus
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100
AWD$1700 $1700$1700
FWD $0  
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850
Cruise control$150   
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Remote app$25   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras$500   
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25$25
G-vectoring control $100$100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front$150   
Obstacle detection, rear$250   
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire $150$150$150
Wide-view front camera$150   
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
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$25$25
Carbon fiber body structure$0   
Sunroof $900$900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription$150   
Handwriting recognition$200   
In-vehicle Internet$150   
Media drive$15   
Navigation system$600   
S Voice support$0   
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250   
Siri Eyes Free support$0   
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200   
Text dictation$50   
Traffic + travel information$25   
Voice control for audio system $25$25$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 headlights $200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75   
Heated mirrors$25   
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150   
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250   
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Leather door panel trim$250   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Upholstered instrument panel, leather$1000   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500   
Electronic systems calibration selector$200   
Total Value of Features$9,290$5,450$7,150$7,150
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,840$0$1,700$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,5840-68-63

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Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20172021
Modeli8Mazda3
Body2dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.2 in107.3 in
Length184.9 in183.5 in
Width76.5 in70.7 in
Height50.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,101 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft313.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Turbo

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Premium Plus

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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