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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: $36,270

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,055

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,270

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $39,400
Base Invoice $29,878 $36,250
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo organizer 70  
Temporary spare tire 395  
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 645  
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo organizer 56  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720 1,640
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Xenon HID headlights   730
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Options (change) 3,215 5,100
Options (change) 2,777 4,645
Destination 795 825
Total Price $36,270 $45,325
Total Invoice $33,450 $41,720

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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: $7,275
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,632
Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2260hp I6
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-17
Total Price$36,270$45,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,270$43,545
Total Invoice$33,450$41,720
Adjustments for Features0-1,638
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,450$40,082

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112009
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $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 
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 air recirculation $100
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Skid plate (one) $50
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
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 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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$4,500$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,638

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112009
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 Weight3,094 lb.4,012 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
BMW X3 xDrive30i

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

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