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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: $35,805

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,074

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,251

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringxDrive35i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $44,900
Base Invoice $29,878 $41,490
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,150
Premium Package   2,200
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720 1,955
Premium Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Heated front seats   455
Options (change) 2,750 5,400
Options (change) 2,401 4,910
Destination 795 925
Total Price $35,805 $51,225
Total Invoice $33,074 $47,325

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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: $9,175
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,481
Model Year20112014
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$35,805$51,225
Adjustments for Features0-6,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,805$44,980
Total Invoice$33,074$47,325
Adjustments for Features0-5,770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,074$41,555

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112014
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 liftgate $350
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
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 
Automatic start / stop $150
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Rear spoiler $200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
S Voice support $0
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
Siri Eyes Free support $0
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 driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
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 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,925$10,170
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,245
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,770

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112014
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
Smartphone integration0No
App support0No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Proximity key250Yes
Satellite radio - one year subscription250No
Total Requested115068%
Total Not Requested55032%

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