Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2009

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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: $36,490

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $54,430

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $51,009

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-85-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)M5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $85,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $78,840
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360 0
Body kit 970 970  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Proximity key     1,000
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     595
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288 0
Body kit 775 775  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Proximity key     910
Wood trim     0
Satellite radio - one year subscription     540
Options (change) 10,215 9,495 1,595
Options (change) 8,707 8,088 1,450
Destination 560 560 825
Gas Tax 0 0 3,000
Total Price $37,210 $36,490 $90,920
Total Invoice $33,725 $33,106 $84,115

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,145
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $46,147
Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-85-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)M5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2500hp V10
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9420, 13
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-19
Total Price$37,210$36,490$90,920
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,615
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,160$36,490$85,305
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,725$33,106$84,115
Adjustments for Features-9520-5,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,773$33,106$78,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0

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

Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-85-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)M5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD changer, remote  $200
CD player  $125
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,590$1,540$7,155
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,615
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-5,195

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

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-85-Series
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in113.7 in
Length174.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height52.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,506 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested505083%
Total Not Requested101517%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested450085%
Total Not Requested76515%

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