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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 3-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 3-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,432

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelRX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $29,878 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Navigation system 2,000 1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Shadow Sport Design   600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear   750 750 750    
Convenience Tier   1,750 1,750 1,750    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces   1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Navigation system 1,720 1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Shadow Sport Design   550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear   690 690 690    
Convenience Tier   1,610 1,610 1,610    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505 505 505 505 505
Heated front seats   460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces   1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof           0
Wood trim           0
Options (change) 2,000 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,200 1,500
Options (change) 1,720 6,715 6,715 6,715 3,865 1,380
Destination 795 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $35,055 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,145 $67,995
Total Invoice $32,393 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,065 $63,970

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,370
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,346
Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelRX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionM6T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$35,055$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,145$67,995
Adjustments for Features0-5,370-4,120-5,395-5,120-4,970
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$44,675$44,425$44,499$49,025$63,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0$74$4,600$18,600
Total Invoice$32,393$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,065$63,970
Adjustments for Features0-5,131-3,889-5,060-4,829-4,676
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,393$42,689$41,936$41,739$46,236$59,294
Cost Above Minimum$0$950$197$0$4,497$17,555

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year201120182018201820182018
ModelRX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimGrand Touring328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150  
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250  
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100     
Second-row high console$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15$15$15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat $50$50$50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300     
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger   $0  
8 kWh battery pack   $0  
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0$0 $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)     $0
Rear spoiler$200    $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)     $0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0$0$0$0$0
App support $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325     
CD player $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15$15$15
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio$200     
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound$250   $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  
LED headlights $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50$50$50
Metal pedals$75     
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100     
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)     $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching     $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$2,775$8,145$6,895$8,170$7,895$7,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,370$4,120$5,395$5,120$4,970
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,131-3,889-5,060-4,829-4,676

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 3-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-83-Series
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height52.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,502 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
Shadow Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
225/45VR18 tires400No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
Sunroof900Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Total Requested90058%
Total Not Requested65042%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
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 map updates, three years0No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45054%
Total Not Requested-45046%

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