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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: $34,025

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $12,770

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,339

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $12,846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2007200720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAutomaticManual328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $40,250 $38,750 $44,100 $47,900 $64,000
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $38,115 $36,720 $41,695 $45,225 $60,200
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635          
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,950 1,950 1,950 1,950  
Rear spoiler 360 360          
Premium Package     2,450 2,450 2,450    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700 700 700 700 700
Heated front seats     500 500 500 500  
Leather seating surfaces     1,450 1,450 1,450 1,450 950
M Sport Package           0  
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277          
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,775 1,775 1,775 1,775  
Rear spoiler 288 288          
Premium Package     2,255 2,255 2,255    
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645 645 645 645 645
Heated front seats     460 460 460 460  
Leather seating surfaces     1,335 1,335 1,335 1,335 875
M Sport Package           0  
Sunroof             0
Wood trim             0
Options (change) 7,695 6,995 7,050 7,050 7,050 4,600 1,650
Options (change) 6,931 6,286 6,470 6,470 6,470 4,215 1,520
Destination 595 595 995 995 995 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 -4,001 0 0
Total Price $34,725 $34,025 $48,295 $46,795 $48,144 $53,495 $66,645
Total Invoice $31,984 $31,339 $45,580 $44,185 $45,159 $50,435 $62,715

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,425
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,791
Model Year2007200720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAutomaticManual328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2180hp I4 D248hp I4180hp I4 PiH320hp I6425hp I6
TransmissionT6M6T8T8T8M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9205, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/50-17225/50-17225/50-17225/45-18255/40-18
Total Price$34,725$34,025$48,295$46,795$48,144$53,495$66,645
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,795-5,695-5,820-4,420-5,495
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,675$34,025$42,500$41,100$42,324$49,075$61,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$1,400$0$1,224$7,975$20,050
Total Invoice$31,984$31,339$45,580$44,185$45,159$50,435$62,715
Adjustments for Features-9670-5,469-5,377-5,459-4,167-5,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,017$31,339$40,111$38,808$39,700$46,268$57,544
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$1,303$0$892$7,460$18,736

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

Model Year2007200720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8RX-83-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series3-Series
TrimAutomaticManual328d330i330e iPerformance340iM3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr 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  
RWD$0$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$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
Tires, run-flat  $150$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150$150$150$150
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75     
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
Regenerative braking  $0$0 $0$0
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0$0$0$0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$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
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$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
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0$0$0$0
S Voice support  $0$0$0$0$0
Satellite radio  $200$200$200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
Surround sound      $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $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
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Cornering lights      $50
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000$1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights      $150
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$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
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50$50$50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
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$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 $100  
Total Value of Features$3,375$2,325$8,120$8,020$8,145$6,745$7,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,795$5,695$5,820$4,420$5,495
Value of Feature Adjustments-9670-5,469-5,377-5,459-4,167-5,171

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

Model Year20072017
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested465079%
Total Not Requested120021%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 328d

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330i

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

Option Package Details
BMW 3-Series 330e iPerformance

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
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
LED headlights1000No
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 Requested115041%
Total Not Requested165059%

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
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%
M Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
225/45VR18 tires400No
Sport rocker panels (optional)0No
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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