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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: $32,820

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,071

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,600 $39,095 $55,845 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,917 $36,945 $52,773 $24,458 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 120 120 120 78 78
Rear spoiler 0 0   360 360
Temporary spare tire 405 405   395 395
Navigation system 795 795   2,000 2,000
Convenience Package     3,000    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Body kit       1,100 1,100
All-weather floor mats 114 114 114 62 62
Rear spoiler 0 0   288 288
Temporary spare tire 385 385   320 320
Navigation system 755 755   1,721 1,721
Convenience Package     2,850    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Body kit       881 881
Options (change) 1,320 1,320 3,120 9,268 8,568
Options (change) 1,254 1,254 2,964 8,194 7,549
Destination 900 900 900 650 650
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 0 0
Total Price $32,820 $41,315 $61,165 $36,353 $35,653
Total Invoice $31,071 $39,099 $57,937 $33,302 $32,657

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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: $4,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9?, 9?, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,820$41,315$61,165$36,353$35,653
Adjustments for Features-2,055-2,055-2,255-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,765$39,260$58,910$35,378$35,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,495$28,145$0$275
Total Invoice$31,071$39,099$57,937$33,302$32,657
Adjustments for Features-1,945-1,945-2,136-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,126$37,154$55,801$32,409$32,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$8,028$26,675$0$248

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Features Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182018201820082008
ModelMustangMustangMustangRX-8RX-8
TrimEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350AutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction$0    
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active glove box$100$100$100  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
High performance brake pads (optional)  $0  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Line lock$50$50$50  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250   
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Safety key$5$5$5  
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports$0$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$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler  $0  
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential  $300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0   
Body kit   $0$0
Body kit (gray/black)$0$0$0  
Larger rear spoiler  $200  
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200$200
Sunroof   $900$900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
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  
Compass$0$0$0  
Fog lights$125$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750   
Performance meter$150$150$150  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100  
Center armrest(s), second row   $50$50
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals$75$75$75 $75
No leather in second row$-300$-300$-300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat   $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede steering wheel  $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500  
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options$0$0$0  
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Machined alloy wheels$350$350   
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Wheels, dark finish  $0  
Transmission 
Launch control  $100  
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,080$6,080$6,280$5,000$4,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,055$2,055$2,255$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,945-1,945-2,136-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Ford Mustang vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182008
ModelMustangRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.1 in106.4 in
Length188.5 in174.3 in
Width75.4 in69.7 in
Height54.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,543 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.5 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 Legroom42.7 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 Legroom29.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested150041%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365062%
Total Not Requested220038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310061%
Total Not Requested195039%

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