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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: $27,070

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $8,153

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,833

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,617

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,880 $27,420 $42,330 $31,960
Base Invoice $19,362 $25,248 $38,244 $29,566
Pony Package 750      
Safety and Security Package 995      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 345 345    
Navigation system 1,995 1,995 1,995 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 525 525 525  
Bluetooth cell phone link 395 395 395  
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Satellite radio 195 195 195  
All-weather floor mats 75 75   78
Cargo net 55 55   40
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 65      
Rear spoiler   0    
Heated front seats   250    
Alarm   325    
Temporary spare tire       395
Pony Package 653      
Safety and Security Package 866      
Interior Sport Appearance Package 300 300    
Navigation system 1,736 1,736 1,736 1,720
Xenon HID headlights 457 457 457  
Bluetooth cell phone link 344 344 344  
Leather seating surfaces 0      
Satellite radio 170 170 170  
All-weather floor mats 65 65   62
Cargo net 48 48   32
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) 37      
Rear spoiler   0    
Heated front seats   218    
Alarm   283    
Temporary spare tire       320
Options (change) 5,395 4,160 3,110 2,513
Options (change) 4,676 3,621 2,707 2,134
Destination 795 795 795 750
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0
Total Price $27,070 $32,375 $47,535 $35,223
Total Invoice $24,833 $29,664 $43,046 $32,450

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,673
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,490
Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 6500, 6500, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,070$32,375$47,535$35,223
Adjustments for Features0-500-735-4,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,070$31,875$46,800$30,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,805$19,730$0
Total Invoice$24,833$29,664$43,046$32,450
Adjustments for Features0-458-666-4,127
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,833$29,206$42,380$28,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,373$17,547$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2008200820082010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0  
6-speed manual  $150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Stability control   $400
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40 $40
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel   $125
Surround sound   $250
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Automatic headlights   $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver   $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger   $50
Outside temperature display   $50
Trip computer  $150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75 $75
Aluminum trim  $100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats $200 $200
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$535$1,035$1,270$5,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$500$735$4,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-458-666-4,127

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082010
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length187.6 in175.6 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height55.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,374 lb.3,065 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 V6 Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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