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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: $25,370

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $110,332

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,120

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $101,162

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3i8
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $136,500
Base Invoice $21,901 $126,260
Tech Package 1,400  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Giga World   2,000
Tech Package 1,204  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Giga World   1,820
Options (change) 1,675 2,000
Options (change) 1,424 1,820
Destination 795 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $25,370 $135,702
Total Invoice $24,120 $125,282

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $102,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $94,316
Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3i8
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17215/45-20
Total Price$25,370$135,702
Adjustments for Features0-7,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,370$128,287
Total Invoice$24,120$125,282
Adjustments for Features0-6,846
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,120$118,436

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3i8
Trims Grand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
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 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
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$3,400$10,815
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,415
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,846

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20122015
ModelMazda3i8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in110.2 in
Length180.9 in184.9 in
Width69.1 in76.5 in
Height57.9 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,873 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume11.8 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

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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