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BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $104,847

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $96,754

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162011
Modeli8RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $140,700 $32,260
Base Invoice $130,125 $29,878
Giga World 2,000  
Navigation system   2,000
Giga World 1,820  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 2,000 2,000
Options (change) 1,820 1,720
Destination 995 795
Gas Tax -3,793 0
Total Price $139,902 $35,055
Total Invoice $129,147 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $97,007
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $89,517
Model Year20162011
Modeli8RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine357hp I3 PiH232hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 11300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-20225/45-18
Total Price$139,902$35,055
Adjustments for Features-7,8400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$132,062$35,055
Total Invoice$129,147$32,393
Adjustments for Features-7,2370
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$121,910$32,393

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Features Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
Modeli8RX-8
TrimBaseGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote app$25 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras$500 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
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 
Wide-view front camera$150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents with manual controls$150 
Residual heat$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
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 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
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 
Fog lights $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150 
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250 
LED headlights$1000 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Leather door panel trim$250 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver 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$11,565$3,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,840$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,2370

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See a complete comparison of BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: BMW i8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162011
Modeli8RX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.2 in106.4 in
Length184.9 in175.6 in
Width76.5 in69.7 in
Height50.8 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room61.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom32.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume4.7 ft37.6 ft3

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