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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: $34,830

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $14,435

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,075

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $13,445

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8X3
TrimAutomaticxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $41,050
Base Invoice $24,458 $37,965
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Rear spoiler 360  
Premium Package   3,450
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Heated steering wheel   190
Proximity key   500
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,721 1,955
Rear spoiler 288  
Premium Package   3,140
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Heated steering wheel   175
Proximity key   455
Options (change) 7,745 7,340
Options (change) 6,967 6,680
Destination 650 875
Total Price $34,830 $49,265
Total Invoice $32,075 $45,520

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,015
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,513
Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8X3
TrimAutomaticxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2300hp I6
TransmissionT6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/50-18
Total Price$34,830$49,265
Adjustments for Features0-6,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,830$42,845
Total Invoice$32,075$45,520
Adjustments for Features0-5,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,075$39,588

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8X3
TrimAutomaticxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
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
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $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
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
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 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$3,600$10,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,932

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8X3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height52.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,222 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in39.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft327.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.663.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Remote app25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Cargo mat40Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Cargo area rails w/tie downs50No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested119040%
Total Not Requested180060%

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