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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: $34,965

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,165

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,850

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRX-85-Series
TrimGrand Touring540i
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $56,450
Base Invoice $28,681 $53,180
Premium Package 900  
Navigation system 2,000  
Temporary spare tire 395 150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   700
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   650
Premium Package 774  
Navigation system 1,720  
Temporary spare tire 320 140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   645
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   600
Options (change) 3,295 2,000
Options (change) 2,814 1,840
Destination 670 995
Total Price $34,965 $59,445
Total Invoice $32,165 $56,015

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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: $19,135
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,813
Model Year20092017
ModelRX-85-Series
TrimGrand Touring540i
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2335hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18
Total Price$34,965$59,445
Adjustments for Features0-5,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,965$54,100
Total Invoice$32,165$56,015
Adjustments for Features0-5,037
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,165$50,978

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

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-85-Series
TrimGrand Touring540i
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rollover sensor $50
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents $100
Residual heat $50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
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
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Cornering lights $50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable $150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,550$7,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,345
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,037

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

Model Year20092017
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 Weight3,064 lb.3,847 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

Option Package Details
BMW 5-Series 540i

Proximity key
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Hands-free trunk or liftgate100No
Total Requested25071%
Total Not Requested10029%

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