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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: $32,430

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $4,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,704

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,447

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,645 $36,395 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,014 $34,393 $24,458 $24,458
Pony Package 995      
All-weather floor mats 95 95 60 60
Rear spoiler 0 0 360 360
Navigation system 795 795 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Body kit     970 970
Pony Package 945      
All-weather floor mats 90 90 45 45
Rear spoiler 0 0 288 288
Navigation system 755 755 1,721 1,721
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Body kit     775 775
Options (change) 1,885 890 10,275 9,555
Options (change) 1,790 845 8,752 8,133
Destination 900 900 560 560
Total Price $32,430 $38,185 $37,270 $36,550
Total Invoice $30,704 $36,138 $33,770 $33,151

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,255
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,502
Model Year2016201620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine310hp I4435hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/40-19235/50-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,430$38,185$37,270$36,550
Adjustments for Features-1,465-1,615-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,965$36,570$36,220$36,550
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,605$0$330
Total Invoice$30,704$36,138$33,770$33,151
Adjustments for Features-1,387-1,528-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,317$34,610$32,819$33,151
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,293$0$332

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2016201620062006
ModelMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumBase (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 
Active noise reduction$0   
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Line lock $50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Safety key$5$5  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
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  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0   
Body kit  $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Performance meter$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signal repeaters in hood $0  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Upgraded floor mats$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0  
Alloy wheels $350  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,880$4,030$3,465$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,465$1,615$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,387-1,528-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162006
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length188.3 in174.3 in
Width75.4 in69.7 in
Height54.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,527 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Bodyside stripes0No
255/40WR19 tires400No
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395062%
Total Not Requested246538%

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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365065%
Total Not Requested196535%

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