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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: $35,175

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,485

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,005

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand Touring3.0i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $36,800
Base Invoice $29,878 $33,670
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo organizer 70  
Navigation system 2,000 1,800
Cold Weather Package   750
Premium Package   1,800
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Xenon HID headlights   800
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo organizer 56  
Navigation system 1,720 1,640
Cold Weather Package   685
Premium Package   1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   430
Xenon HID headlights   730
Options (change) 2,120 5,625
Options (change) 1,812 5,125
Destination 795 695
Total Price $35,175 $43,120
Total Invoice $32,485 $39,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,515
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,864
Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand Touring3.0i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2225hp I6
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$35,175$43,120
Adjustments for Features0-3,430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,175$39,690
Total Invoice$32,485$39,490
Adjustments for Features0-3,141
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,485$36,349

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand Touring3.0i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs $50
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
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 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Headlight washers $50
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
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
Total Value of Features$3,150$6,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,141

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112006
ModelRX-8X3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in110.1 in
Length175.6 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,024 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3 specs.

Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0i

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30075%
Total Not Requested10025%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Total Requested115070%
Total Not Requested50030%

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