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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: $31,460

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,645

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,984

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,372

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,310 $33,710 $48,810 $31,960
Base Invoice $24,399 $31,059 $44,161 $29,566
Electronics Package 2,340 2,340 2,340  
Temporary spare tire 100     395
Xenon HID headlights 920 920    
Pony Package 995      
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation system       2,000
Electronics Package 2,036 2,036 2,036  
Temporary spare tire 87     320
Xenon HID headlights 801 801    
Pony Package 866      
Rear spoiler   0    
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 4,355 3,260 2,340 2,395
Options (change) 3,790 2,837 2,036 2,040
Destination 795 795 795 750
Total Price $31,460 $37,765 $51,945 $35,105
Total Invoice $28,984 $34,691 $46,992 $32,356

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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: $1,690
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,570
Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)500, 8500, 8500, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$31,460$37,765$51,945$35,105
Adjustments for Features-125-1250-2,080
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,335$37,640$51,945$33,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,305$20,610$0
Total Invoice$28,984$34,691$46,992$32,356
Adjustments for Features-115-1150-1,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,869$34,576$46,992$30,439
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,707$18,123$0

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122010
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8
TrimV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500Grand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25 
Safety key$5$5$5 
Side curtain airbags   $350
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150
Vehicle health reports$0$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Interior air filter   $0
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200 
Sunroof   $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Media drive$15$15$15 
Navigation, turn-by-turn$25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25 
Surround sound   $250
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125 $125
Boost gauge  $75 
Compass  $0 
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Heated mirrors   $25
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Outside temperature display   $50
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Center armrest(s), second row   $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Heated front seats   $200
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150
Memory system, driver seat   $200
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0 
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200 
Polished alloy wheels$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  
Total Value of Features$2,345$2,345$2,220$4,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$125$125$0$2,080
Value of Feature Adjustments-115-1150-1,917

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122010
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length188.1 in175.6 in
Width73.9 in69.7 in
Height55.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,448 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room46.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested47554%
Total Not Requested40046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested80075%
Total Not Requested26525%

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