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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,685

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $10,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,601

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $10,119

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimBase (automatic)xDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $39,400
Base Invoice $24,458 $36,250
Grand Touring Package 5,210  
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo organizer 70  
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Grand Touring Package 4,482  
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo organizer 56  
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
6-speed shiftable automatic   0
Options (change) 7,690 5,100
Options (change) 6,583 4,645
Destination 560 825
Total Price $34,685 $45,325
Total Invoice $31,601 $41,720

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,525
Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimBase (automatic)xDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2260hp I6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$34,685$45,325
Adjustments for Features0-3,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,685$41,420
Total Invoice$31,601$41,720
Adjustments for Features0-3,594
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,601$38,126

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimBase (automatic)xDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,700$7,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,594

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8X3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in110.1 in
Length174.3 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,067 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft330.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.671.0 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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350062%
Total Not Requested215038%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive30i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%

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