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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: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,472

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112010
ModelRX-8Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Base Price $32,260 $46,000
Base Invoice $29,878 $42,500
Navigation system 2,000 2,100
Premium Package   3,900
Premium Sound Package   2,000
Satellite radio - one year subscription   350
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,375
Proximity key   500
Heated front seats   500
Rear seat pass-through   195
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550
Navigation system 1,720 1,910
Premium Package   3,550
Premium Sound Package   1,820
Satellite radio - one year subscription   320
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,305
Proximity key   455
Heated front seats   455
Rear seat pass-through   175
Metallic paint (extra cost)   500
Options (change) 2,000 11,470
Options (change) 1,720 10,490
Destination 795 875
Total Price $35,055 $58,345
Total Invoice $32,393 $53,865

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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: $15,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $14,156
Model Year20112010
ModelRX-8Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Engine232hp R2255hp I6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9650, 16
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$35,055$58,345
Adjustments for Features0-7,925
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$50,420
Total Invoice$32,393$53,865
Adjustments for Features0-7,316
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,393$46,549

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112010
ModelRX-8Z4
TrimGrand TouringsDrive30i
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hardtop conv.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Tires, run-flat $150
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable hardtop $6750
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD changer, remote $200
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Media drive $15
Satellite radio$200 
Satellite radio - one year subscription $250
SD Card slot $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Metal pedals$75 
No leather in second row $-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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,275$11,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,925
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,316

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW Z4

Model Year20112010
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 Weight3,064 lb.3,307 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 sDrive30i

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60078%
Total Not Requested16522%
Rear seat pass-through
FeatureValueRequested?
Rear seat pass-through100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested10067%
Total Not Requested5033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
No leather in second row-300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested200064%
Total Not Requested112536%
Premium Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, remote200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
USB port25No
Unbranded, 650W, 16 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested45055%
Total Not Requested37545%

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