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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,570

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4RX-8RX-8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,500 $47,300 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,227 $43,990 $24,458 $24,458
Sport Package 750      
Premium Plus Package 4,300      
Navigation Package 2,000 2,000    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475    
Proximity key 550 550    
Active rear differential   1,100    
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Sport Package 697      
Premium Plus Package 4,000      
Navigation Package 1,860 1,860    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 443 443    
Proximity key 511 511    
Active rear differential   1,024    
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Options (change) 8,075 4,125 8,885 8,165
Options (change) 7,511 3,838 7,644 7,025
Destination 875 875 560 560
Total Price $41,450 $52,300 $35,880 $35,160
Total Invoice $38,613 $48,703 $32,662 $32,043

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,080
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,609
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4RX-8RX-8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine211hp I4333hp V6212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-8M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 10180, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,450$52,300$35,880$35,160
Adjustments for Features-3,540-4,990-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,910$47,310$34,830$35,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,400$0$330
Total Invoice$38,613$48,703$32,662$32,043
Adjustments for Features-3,298-4,647-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,315$44,056$31,706$32,043
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,741$0$337

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Features Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelA4 / S4A4 / S4RX-8RX-8
TrimA4 2.0TS4 3.0TBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50  
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250$250  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500  
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
iPod integration$100$100  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector $200  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$5,380$6,830$2,890$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,540$4,990$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,298-4,647-9560

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A4 / S4 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelA4 / S4RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.6 in106.4 in
Length185.2 in174.3 in
Width71.9 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,591 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Manual thigh support adjuster, driver seat50No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Manual thigh support adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35050%
Total Not Requested35050%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Folding second row seats300No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
iPod integration100No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Additional chrome trim0No
Total Requested95031%
Total Not Requested210069%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested485080%
Total Not Requested121520%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

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