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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: $34,835

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $60,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,682

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $56,193

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062014
ModelRX-8RX-85-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)M5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $92,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $85,650
Grand Touring Package 5,210 4,510  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Body kit 970 970  
Rear spoiler 360 360 0
Wood trim     0
Grand Touring Package 4,482 3,880  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Body kit 775 775  
Rear spoiler 288 288 0
Wood trim     0
Options (change) 8,540 7,840 0
Options (change) 7,266 6,664 0
Destination 560 560 925
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,535 $34,835 $95,125
Total Invoice $32,284 $31,682 $87,875

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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: $52,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $49,067
Model Year200620062014
ModelRX-8RX-85-Series
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)M5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2560hp V8
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9600, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18265/40-19
Total Price$35,535$34,835$95,125
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,095
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,485$34,835$87,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$32,284$31,682$87,875
Adjustments for Features-9540-7,478
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,330$31,682$80,397
Cost Above Minimum$0$352$0

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

Model Year200620062014
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
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote app  $25
Remote window/roof operation  $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
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  $100
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Regenerative braking  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
DVD-compatible player  $0
Handwriting recognition  $200
HD radio  $50
In-vehicle Internet  $150
Media drive  $15
MP3-compatible player  $50
S Voice support  $0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Text dictation  $50
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
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
Cornering lights  $50
Fog lights$125$125 
Headlight washers  $50
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$2,475$1,425$9,520
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,095
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-7,478

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

Model Year20062014
ModelRX-85-Series
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in116.9 in
Length174.3 in193.4 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height52.8 in57.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,815 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft318.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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 key250No
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 Requested427576%
Total Not Requested137524%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (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 key250No
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 Requested372577%
Total Not Requested112523%

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