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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW i3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW i3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,080

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,686

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8i3
TrimAutomaticManualBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $44,450
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $42,020
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     700
Sunroof     1,000
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     645
Sunroof     920
Options (change) 7,695 6,995 1,700
Options (change) 6,931 6,286 1,565
Destination 650 650 995
Gas Tax 0 0 -7,500
Total Price $34,780 $34,080 $39,645
Total Invoice $32,039 $31,394 $37,080

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW i3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,040
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,320
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8i3
TrimAutomaticManualBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2168hp E
TransmissionT6M6A1
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9100, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18155/70-19
Total Price$34,780$34,080$39,645
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,805$34,080$36,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,039$31,394$37,080
Adjustments for Features-8980-2,619
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,141$31,394$34,461
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8i3
TrimAutomaticManualBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
1-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Heat pump  $250
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Residual heat  $50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Engine / Motor 
33 kWh battery pack  $0
7.2 kW onboard charger  $500
DC quick-charging capability  $750
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Carbon fiber body structure  $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights  $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,750$3,775$6,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-8980-2,619

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. BMW i3

Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8i3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.2 in
Length174.3 in157.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in62.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,962 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.2.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in0.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft32.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.611.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested272547%
Total Not Requested312553%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested272554%
Total Not Requested232546%

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