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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: $25,125

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $108,577

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,278

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $100,184

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3i8
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $18,135 $136,500
Base Invoice $16,989 $126,260
Grand Touring Package 2,760  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Navigation system 1,950  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Grand Touring Package 2,574  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Navigation system 1,677  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Options (change) 6,320 0
Options (change) 5,619 0
Destination 670 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $25,125 $133,702
Total Invoice $23,278 $123,462

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $99,112
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $91,444
Model Year20092015
ModelMazda3i8
TrimsBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG28/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$25,125$133,702
Adjustments for Features0-9,465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,125$124,237
Total Invoice$23,278$123,462
Adjustments for Features0-8,740
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,278$114,722

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
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 collision mitigation $50
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
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
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
Surround sound $250
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
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Partial leather seating sufaces $450
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, 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$3,075$12,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,740

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20092015
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Trip computer150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers175Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested200077%
Total Not Requested60023%
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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