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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 5-Series Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 5-Series Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $39,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $37,817

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-85-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM550iM5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $73,400 $102,600
Base Invoice $29,878 $68,940 $96,100
Navigation system 2,000    
Temporary spare tire 395 150  
Heated front seats   500  
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Navigation system 1,720    
Temporary spare tire 320 140  
Heated front seats   455  
Wood trim   0 0
Sunroof     0
Options (change) 2,395 650 0
Options (change) 2,040 595 0
Destination 795 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,450 $75,045 $104,595
Total Invoice $32,713 $70,530 $98,095

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $28,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $27,390
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-85-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM550iM5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2456hp V8600hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD4WD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9600, 16600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-19275/40-19
Total Price$35,450$75,045$104,595
Adjustments for Features0-11,095-12,945
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$63,950$91,650
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$27,700
Total Invoice$32,713$70,530$98,095
Adjustments for Features0-10,427-12,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$60,103$85,954
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$25,851

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-85-Series5-Series
TrimGrand TouringM550iM5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300
RWD$0  
AWD $1700 
4WD  $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150 
Tires, run-flat $150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents $100$100
Residual heat $50$50
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable $500$500
Regenerative braking $0$0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0$0
Body kit $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0$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
Gesture control system  $100
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
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Text dictation $50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Voice recorder $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Cornering lights $50$50
Fog lights$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250
LED headlights $1000$1000
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
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
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 thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300
Wood trim $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Performance steering system (optional) $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,300$13,395$15,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$11,095$12,945
Value of Feature Adjustments0-10,427-12,141

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW 5-Series

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-85-Series
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in117.1 in
Length175.6 in194.6 in
Width69.7 in73.5 in
Height52.8 in58.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,747 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft318.7 ft3

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