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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,530

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $80,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,138

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $75,600

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8RX-8RX-8
TrimS8 PlusBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $115,900 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $107,788 $24,458 $24,458
Wood trim 0    
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Body kit   970 970
Rear spoiler   360 360
Cargo net   40 40
Wood trim 0    
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Body kit   775 775
Rear spoiler   288 288
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 0 10,255 9,535
Options (change) 0 8,739 8,120
Destination 950 560 560
Total Price $116,850 $37,250 $36,530
Total Invoice $108,738 $33,757 $33,138

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $64,645
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $61,039
Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8RX-8RX-8
TrimS8 PlusBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine605hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 14300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)275/35-21225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$116,850$37,250$36,530
Adjustments for Features-16,005-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$100,845$36,200$36,530
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$108,738$33,757$33,138
Adjustments for Features-14,894-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$93,844$32,805$33,138
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$333

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Features Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201720062006
ModelA8 / S8RX-8RX-8
TrimS8 PlusBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0  
Hands-free trunk or liftgate$100  
Power door closers$300  
Power rear side windows$200  
Power trunk closer$350  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Sunshade, rear, power$225  
Sunshades, second row, power$225  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Around view cameras$500  
Blind spot warning system$200  
Brake assist$50  
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system$0  
Collision preparation system, rear$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Obstacle detection, front$150  
Obstacle detection, rear$250  
Rear side airbags$300  
Rollover sensor$50  
Wide-view front camera$150  
Wide-view rear camera$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$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  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear dual-zone climate control$125  
Residual heat$50  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable$500  
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200  
Laminated rear side windows$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
In-vehicle Internet$150  
Media drive$15  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Surround sound$250  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Wi-Fi hotspot$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75  
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Cornering lights$50  
Fog light, rear$100  
Fog lights $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
Headlight washers$50  
Interior ambient lighting, configurable$150  
LED headlights$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300  
Massage, driver seat$100  
Massage, passenger seat$100  
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Memory system, passenger seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat$50  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row$25  
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat$100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat$100  
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Wood trim$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering$1000  
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable$1000  
Alloy wheels$350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$18,470$3,515$2,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$16,005$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-14,894-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Audi A8 / S8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172006
ModelA8 / S8RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase117.8 in106.4 in
Length202.6 in174.3 in
Width76.7 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,686 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.7 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft37.6 ft3

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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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested417569%
Total Not Requested189031%

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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested109021%

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