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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: $35,500

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $24,395

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,749

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,661

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringM40i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $54,300
Base Invoice $29,878 $51,180
Cargo mat 50  
Temporary spare tire 395 150
Navigation system 2,000 1,700
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Heated front seats   500
Leather seating surfaces   1,700
Cargo mat 36  
Temporary spare tire 320 140
Navigation system 1,720 1,565
Metallic paint (extra cost)   505
Heated front seats   460
Leather seating surfaces   1,565
Options (change) 2,445 4,600
Options (change) 2,076 4,235
Destination 795 995
Total Price $35,500 $59,895
Total Invoice $32,749 $56,410

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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: $14,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,894
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringM40i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2355hp I6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG20/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9205, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/50-19
Total Price$35,500$59,895
Adjustments for Features0-10,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$49,525
Total Invoice$32,749$56,410
Adjustments for Features0-9,767
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$46,643

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8X3
TrimGrand TouringM40i
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100
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 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Tires, run-flat $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
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 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150
Raised top speed limiter $0
Regenerative braking $0
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0
Black exterior trim (optional) $0
Bodyside cladding $350
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sport rocker panels (optional) $0
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
Handwriting recognition $200
HD radio $50
In-vehicle Internet $150
Media drive $15
Navigation map updates, three years $0
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 + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Voice recorder $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Interior ambient lighting $150
LED headlights $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Metal pedals$75 
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 seatback bolsters, driver seat $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$13,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$10,370
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,767

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW X3

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8X3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in112.8 in
Length175.6 in185.9 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height52.8 in66.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.4,230 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in41.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.3 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 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft328.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.662.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 M40i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Handwriting recognition200No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
4G LTE connectivity0No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote app25No
Navigation system600Yes
Total Requested60054%
Total Not Requested51546%

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