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Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $2,130

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,331

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerRX-8RX-8
TrimR/TSRT8 392Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,770 $43,875 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,575 $42,452 $24,458 $24,458
R/T Classic Package 4,000      
Rear spoiler 150   360 360
Media Center 430N 545 545    
Sound Group II 1,195      
Sunroof 995 995    
6-speed manual 0      
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
R/T Classic Package 3,560      
Rear spoiler 134   288 288
Media Center 430N 480 485    
Sound Group II 1,063      
Sunroof 886 886    
6-speed manual 0      
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Options (change) 6,885 1,540 9,245 8,525
Options (change) 6,123 1,371 7,932 7,313
Destination 995 995 560 560
Gas Tax 0 1,000 0 0
Total Price $37,650 $47,410 $36,240 $35,520
Total Invoice $35,693 $45,818 $32,950 $32,331

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,594
Model Year2012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerRX-8RX-8
TrimR/TSRT8 392Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine376hp V8470hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)368, 8276, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-20245/45-20225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$37,650$47,410$36,240$35,520
Adjustments for Features-1,165-1,815-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,485$45,595$35,190$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,110$0$330
Total Invoice$35,693$45,818$32,950$32,331
Adjustments for Features-1,104-1,754-9550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,589$44,064$31,995$32,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$9,475$0$336

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Features Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220062006
ModelChallengerChallengerRX-8RX-8
TrimR/TSRT8 392Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100  
Remote start $150  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
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  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
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$200  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100$100  
Hood scoop$100$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0  
Media drive$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Performance meter $150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500  
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,380$3,030$2,265$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,165$1,815$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,104-1,754-9550

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Specifications Comparison: Dodge Challenger vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelChallengerRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase116.0 in106.4 in
Length197.7 in174.3 in
Width75.7 in69.7 in
Height57.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,720 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

R/T Classic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
3.92 axle ratioNo
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Bodyside stripes0No
245/45VR20 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested212568%
Total Not Requested100032%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested510080%
Total Not Requested131520%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested455081%
Total Not Requested106519%

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