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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: $35,755

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,340

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,038

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,327

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $42,700
Base Invoice $29,878 $39,465
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Proximity key   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,450
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Navigation system 1,720 1,955
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Proximity key   455
Leather seating surfaces   1,320
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
Options (change) 2,700 5,500
Options (change) 2,365 5,005
Destination 795 895
Total Price $35,755 $49,095
Total Invoice $33,038 $45,365

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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: $8,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,943
Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
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$35,755$49,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,755$44,350
Total Invoice$33,038$45,365
Adjustments for Features0-4,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,038$40,981

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
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
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with manual controls $150
Rear wiper $175
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
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
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 rearview mirror$150 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
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$4,150$8,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,745
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,384

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8X3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in183.0 in
Width69.7 in74.1 in
Height52.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,094 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
BMW X3 xDrive35i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60059%
Total Not Requested41541%

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