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Audi R8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Audi R8 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,080

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $86,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,394

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $80,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelR8RX-8RX-8
Trim4.2AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $114,200 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $106,206 $24,458 $24,458
Metallic paint (extra cost) 650    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler   360 360
Metallic paint (extra cost) 605    
Navigation system 1,860 1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 2,650 7,695 6,995
Options (change) 2,465 6,931 6,286
Destination 1,200 650 650
Gas Tax 2,100 0 0
Total Price $120,150 $34,780 $34,080
Total Invoice $111,971 $32,039 $31,394

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $84,150
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $78,784
Model Year200920082008
ModelR8RX-8RX-8
Trim4.2AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine420hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$120,150$34,780$34,080
Adjustments for Features-2,195-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$117,955$33,805$34,080
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$111,971$32,039$31,394
Adjustments for Features-2,046-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$109,925$31,141$31,394
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$253

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Features Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920082008
ModelR8RX-8RX-8
Trim4.2AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Engine / Motor 
Mid-engine configuration$0  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SD Card slot$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Trip computer$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$50
Metal pedals$75 $75
No leather in second row$-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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument panel$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical$500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control$100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$5,395$4,175$3,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,195$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,046-8980

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Specifications Comparison: Audi R8 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelR8RX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length174.5 in174.3 in
Width75.0 in69.7 in
Height49.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,606 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity23.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume3.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested302552%
Total Not Requested282548%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested302560%
Total Not Requested202540%

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