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

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Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,980

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $3,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,320

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $3,088

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,420 $42,330 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,248 $38,244 $24,458 $24,458
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345      
Cargo net 55   40 40
All-weather floor mats 75   60 60
Rear spoiler 0   360 360
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 525 525    
Alarm 325      
Heated front seats 250      
Satellite radio 195 195    
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300      
Cargo net 48   32 32
All-weather floor mats 65   45 45
Rear spoiler 0   288 288
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 457 457    
Alarm 283      
Heated front seats 218      
Satellite radio 170 170    
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Options (change) 3,765 2,715 9,345 8,625
Options (change) 3,277 2,363 8,009 7,390
Destination 795 795 560 560
Gas Tax 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $31,980 $47,140 $36,340 $35,620
Total Invoice $29,320 $42,702 $33,027 $32,408

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang GT Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $372
Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V8500hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17255/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,980$47,140$36,340$35,620
Adjustments for Features0-360-3,670-2,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,980$46,780$32,670$33,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,800$0$330
Total Invoice$29,320$42,702$33,027$32,408
Adjustments for Features0-326-3,335-2,384
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,320$42,376$29,692$30,024
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,056$0$332

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2008200820062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimGT PremiumShelby GT500Base (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags  $350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40 $40$40
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler $200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel  $125$125
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Boost gauge $75  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Trip computer $150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75 $75$75
Aluminum trim $100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated front seats$200 $200$200
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$1,185$1,545$4,855$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$360$3,670$2,620
Value of Feature Adjustments0-326-3,335-2,384

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
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 Weight3,374 lb.3,046 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 Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75No
Total Requested15067%
Total Not Requested7533%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested312552%
Total Not Requested294048%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested257549%
Total Not Requested269051%

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