BMW 3 Series vs Mazda RX-8

2011 Mazda RX-8
2011 Mazda RX-8
$26,795MSRP
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2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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2011 Mazda RX-8
$26,795MSRP
Overview
Overview
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2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
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Overview
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Overview

Years produced

2004-2011

Years produced

1975-Present

MSRP

$26,795

MSRP

$43,800

Average price

Average price

$25,449

Listings

10

Listings

1155

Ratings & Reviews

User Reviews
User Reviews

Expert reviews

Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap

Reviews Summary

Reviews Summary

BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine

1.3L 232 hp R2

Engine

2.0L 255 hp I4

Drive Train

RWD

Drive Train

RWD

Seating Capacity

4

Seating Capacity

5

Horsepower

232 hp @ 8500 rpm

Horsepower

255 hp @ 5000 rpm

MPG City

16

MPG City

25

MPG Highway

22

MPG Highway

34
2011 Mazda RX-8
2011 Mazda RX-8
$26,795MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2011 Mazda RX-8
$26,795MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now
2023 BMW 3 Series
$43,800MSRP
Overview
Overview
OverviewShop Now

Overview

Years produced
2004-2011
1975-Present
MSRP
$26,795
$43,800
Average price
$25,449
Listings

Ratings & Reviews

User reviews
4.6
4.5
Expert reviews

8.7 out of 10

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Pros & cons
Pros
  • Stylish design
  • Great ride quality
  • Quiet cabin
Cons
  • Manual transmission not available
  • Interior materials feel cheap
Summary
BMW’s best-selling car enjoys a mid-cycle refresh for 2023. Sleeker styling, an updated driver-oriented cockpit, and loads of new technology make the new BMW 3 Series sports sedan as competitive as ever.
Video
No video found
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Popular Features & Specs

Engine
1.3L 232 hp R2
2.0L 255 hp I4
Drive Train
RWD
RWD
Seating Capacity
4
5
Horsepower
232 hp @ 8500 rpm
255 hp @ 5000 rpm
MPG City
16
25
MPG Highway
22
34
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