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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: $26,365

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $116,237

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,991

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $108,091

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $143,400
Base Invoice $22,144 $134,040
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Interior ambient lighting 250  
Obstacle detection, rear 495  
Giga World   2,000
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Interior ambient lighting 200  
Obstacle detection, rear 396  
Giga World   1,840
Options (change) 2,345 2,000
Options (change) 1,972 1,840
Destination 875 995
Gas Tax 0 -3,793
Total Price $26,365 $142,602
Total Invoice $24,991 $133,082

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $111,522
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $103,691
Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4357hp I3 PiH
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9360, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-20
Total Price$26,365$142,602
Adjustments for Features0-4,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,365$137,887
Total Invoice$24,991$133,082
Adjustments for Features0-4,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,991$128,682

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3i8
TrimGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app $25
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Around view cameras $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator$25 
G-vectoring control$100 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire$150 
Wide-view front camera $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$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 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Carbon fiber body structure $0
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Concierge Services - 3 year subscription $150
Handwriting recognition $200
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Text dictation $50
Traffic + travel information $25
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Digital instruments$0 
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Road sign information$75 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger 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
Total Value of Features$4,900$9,615
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. BMW i8

Model Year20182017
ModelMazda3i8
Body4dr Sedan2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in110.2 in
Length180.3 in184.9 in
Width70.7 in76.5 in
Height57.3 in50.8 in
Curb Weight2,900 lb.3,456 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.11.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in61.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in32.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in51.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft34.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75Yes
Traffic information25Yes
Road sign information75No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Lane departure warning200Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Forward collision warning200Yes
Following distance indicator25No
Total Requested145055%
Total Not Requested120045%

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