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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: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,925

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $9,664

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $34,900 $41,750 $40,250 $45,600 $48,950 $65,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $33,135 $40,110 $38,115 $43,090 $46,205 $61,595
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165            
Rear spoiler 360 360            
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   1,700 1,700 1,700 1,700  
Premium Tier     3,000          
Sport Plus Design     2,650          
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
Sunroof     900         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550 550 550
Shadow Sport Design       600 600 600    
Obstacle detection, rear       750 750 750 750  
Convenience Tier       1,750 1,750 1,750    
Heated front seats       500 500 500 500  
M Sport Design             0  
Wood trim               0
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304            
Rear spoiler 288 288            
Navigation system 1,721 1,721   1,565 1,565 1,565 1,565  
Premium Tier     2,760          
Sport Plus Design     2,435          
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
Sunroof     830         0
Metallic paint (extra cost)     505 505 505 505 505 505
Shadow Sport Design       550 550 550    
Obstacle detection, rear       690 690 690 690  
Convenience Tier       1,610 1,610 1,610    
Heated front seats       460 460 460 460  
M Sport Design             0  
Wood trim               0
Options (change) 9,245 8,525 8,550 7,300 7,300 7,300 4,950 1,500
Options (change) 7,932 7,313 7,865 6,715 6,715 6,715 4,555 1,380
Destination 560 560 995 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $36,240 $35,520 $44,445 $50,045 $48,545 $49,894 $54,895 $67,995
Total Invoice $32,950 $32,331 $41,995 $47,820 $45,825 $46,799 $51,755 $63,970

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,176
Model Year20062006201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2180hp I4180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8M6T8T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$36,240$35,520$44,445$50,045$48,545$49,894$54,895$67,995
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,105-6,180-4,930-6,205-6,205-5,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$35,520$39,340$43,865$43,615$43,689$48,690$62,215
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$4,525$4,275$4,349$9,350$22,875
Total Invoice$32,950$32,331$41,995$47,820$45,825$46,799$51,755$63,970
Adjustments for Features-9550-4,824-5,905-4,654-5,820-5,850-5,438
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,995$32,331$37,171$41,915$41,171$40,979$45,905$58,532
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0$4,744$4,000$3,808$8,734$21,361

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

Model Year20062006201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)320i328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100       
6-speed manual $150  $150  $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 $1300$1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25      
Rear seat pass-through$100$100      
Second-row high console$250$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75      
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15      
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential       $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300      
Engine / Motor 
3.5 kW onboard charger     $0  
8 kWh battery pack     $0  
Automatic start / stop  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25    $25
Painted brake calipers (optional)       $0
Rear spoiler$200$200     $200
Sport rocker panels (optional)      $0$0
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0$0$0$0$0
App support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325      
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Media drive  $15$15$15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display     $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000$1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$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$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100      
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0      
Wood trim   $300$300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical       $500
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)       $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350      
Transmission 
Downshift rev matching       $50
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,740$2,690$7,795$8,870$7,620$8,895$8,895$8,470
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,105$6,180$4,930$6,205$6,205$5,780
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-4,824-5,905-4,654-5,820-5,850-5,438

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

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-83-Series
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in182.5 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height52.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 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
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested472574%
Total Not Requested169026%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417574%
Total Not Requested144026%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 320i

Premium Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested105047%
Total Not Requested116553%
Sport Plus Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat100No
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100No
Front sport buckets100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Power-folding mirrors50No
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 seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested80036%
Total Not Requested142564%

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)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
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)250Yes
Total Requested115074%
Total Not Requested40026%
Convenience Tier
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 340i

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested400100%
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%
M Sport Design
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
Black exterior trim (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Total Requested25038%
Total Not Requested40062%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series M3

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces450Yes
Upgraded leather upholstery-450No
Total Requested45038%
Total Not Requested-45062%

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