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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,255

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $116,347

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,408

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $108,834

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $17,190 $143,400
Base Invoice $16,094 $134,040
Grand Touring Package 2,705  
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,522  
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Options (change) 6,470 0
Options (change) 5,719 0
Destination 595 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $24,255 $140,602
Total Invoice $22,408 $131,242

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $106,827
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $99,948
Model Year20072017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)0/0 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$24,255$140,602
Adjustments for Features0-9,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,255$131,082
Total Invoice$22,408$131,242
Adjustments for Features0-8,886
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,408$122,356

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
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
Blind spot warning system $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
Wide-view front camera $150
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
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
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger 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$2,645$12,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,886

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20072017
ModelMazda3i8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length178.3 in184.9 in
Width69.1 in76.5 in
Height57.7 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,455 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Front side airbags350Yes
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Total Requested255084%
Total Not Requested50016%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1450100%

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