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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,675

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $180

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,426

Ford Mustang GT Deluxe   
Difference: $280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,140 $26,320 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,126 $24,188 $24,458
Front side airbags 370 370  
Interior Upgrade Package 450 450  
Rear spoiler 0 0 360
5-speed automatic 995 995  
CD changer, in-dash     500
Front side airbags 322 322  
Interior Upgrade Package 392 392  
Rear spoiler 0 0 288
5-speed automatic 866 866  
CD changer, in-dash     400
Options (change) 1,815 1,815 860
Options (change) 1,580 1,580 688
Destination 720 720 560
Total Price $27,675 $28,855 $27,855
Total Invoice $25,426 $26,488 $25,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Deluxe
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $804
Model Year200620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8300hp V8238hp R2
TransmissionA5A5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/23 MPG17/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)80, 4500, 8100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$27,675$28,855$27,855
Adjustments for Features-570-1,7200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,105$27,135$27,855
Cost Above Minimum$0$30$0
Total Invoice$25,426$26,488$25,706
Adjustments for Features-524-1,5790
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,902$24,909$25,706
Cost Above Minimum$0$7$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8
TrimGT DeluxeGT PremiumBase (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900$900 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350
Tire-pressure monitor  $75
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Outside temperature display  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,220$3,370$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$570$1,720$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-524-1,5790

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length187.6 in174.3 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height55.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,525 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Deluxe

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Trip computer150No
Upgraded instruments0No
Aluminum trim100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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