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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 2-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 2-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,090

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120162016
ModelRX-82-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $32,850 $44,150
Base Invoice $29,878 $30,900 $41,300
Navigation system 2,000    
Premium Package   2,950  
Technology Package   1,950 1,950
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Heated front seats   500 500
Xenon HID headlights   900  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Navigation system 1,720    
Premium Package   2,685  
Technology Package   1,775 1,775
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500
Heated front seats   455 455
Xenon HID headlights   820  
Leather seating surfaces   1,320 1,320
Sunroof     0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 2,000 8,300 4,450
Options (change) 1,720 7,555 4,050
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $35,055 $42,145 $49,595
Total Invoice $32,393 $39,450 $46,345

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,945
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,177
Model Year201120162016
ModelRX-82-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2240hp I4320hp I6
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17225/40-18
Total Price$35,055$42,145$49,595
Adjustments for Features0-4,145-4,870
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$38,000$44,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,725
Total Invoice$32,393$39,450$46,345
Adjustments for Features0-3,880-4,551
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,393$35,570$41,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,224

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year201120162016
ModelRX-82-Series2-Series
TrimGrand Touring228iM235i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Raised top speed limiter  $0
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200
HD radio $50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150
Media drive $15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
S Voice support $0$0
Satellite radio$200  
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,225$6,370$7,095
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,145$4,870
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,880-4,551

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 2-Series

Model Year20112016
ModelRX-82-Series
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in105.9 in
Length175.6 in174.7 in
Width69.7 in69.8 in
Height52.8 in55.8 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,301 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series 228i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Illuminated visor mirror, driver40Yes
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger40Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested198062%
Total Not Requested122538%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 2-Series M235i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation map updates, three years0No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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