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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,145

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,170

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,461

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,055

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelRX-8Z4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,260 $49,700 $57,500 $66,350
Base Invoice $29,878 $46,405 $53,580 $61,720
Cargo mat 50 60 60 60
Cargo net 40 60 60 60
Navigation system 2,000      
Technology Package   2,250 2,250 2,250
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550 550
Heated front seats   500 500 500
Leather seating surfaces   1,250    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   600 600 600
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350 350 350
Cargo mat 36 53 53 53
Cargo net 32 53 53 53
Navigation system 1,720      
Technology Package   2,050 2,050 2,050
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500 500 500
Heated front seats   455 455 455
Leather seating surfaces   1,140    
Wood trim   0 0 0
CD changer, remote   545 545 545
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320 320 320
Options (change) 2,090 5,620 4,370 4,370
Options (change) 1,788 5,116 3,976 3,976
Destination 795 995 995 995
Total Price $35,145 $56,315 $62,865 $71,715
Total Invoice $32,461 $52,516 $58,551 $66,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,695
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $13,084
Model Year2011201620162016
ModelRX-8Z4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine232hp R2240hp I4300hp I6335hp I6
TransmissionM6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10?, 10650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,145$56,315$62,865$71,715
Adjustments for Features0-7,475-9,075-9,825
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,145$48,840$53,790$61,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,950$13,050
Total Invoice$32,461$52,516$58,551$66,691
Adjustments for Features0-6,971-8,452-9,137
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,461$45,545$50,099$57,554
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,554$12,009

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year2011201620162016
ModelRX-8Z4Z4Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive28isDrive35isDrive35is
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app $25$25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Roll bar $200$200$200
Side curtain airbags$350   
Tires, run-flat $150$150$150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row high console$250   
Ski sack $50$50$50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Raised top speed limiter   $0
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750$6750$6750
Rear spoiler$200   
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD changer, remote $200$200$200
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50
Media drive $15$15$15
S Voice support $0$0$0
Satellite radio$200   
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250$250$250
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Text dictation $50$50$50
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Voice recorder $0$0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Metal pedals$75   
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,525$11,000$12,600$13,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,475$9,075$9,825
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,971-8,452-9,137

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112016
ModelRX-8Z4
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Wheelbase106.4 in98.3 in
Length175.6 in166.9 in
Width69.7 in70.5 in
Height52.8 in50.8 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,264 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft310.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive28i

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35i

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

Option Package Details
BMW Z4 sDrive35is

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Remote app25No
Siri Eyes Free support0No
S Voice support0No
Text dictation50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Voice recorder0No
Smartphone integration0No
Total Requested60071%
Total Not Requested24029%

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