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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,205

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,070

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,494

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $3,140

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520152008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRX-8
TrimPremiumLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,900 $43,800 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,407 $40,488 $24,458
Cargo net 50 50 40
Panoramic sunroof 1,500    
Grand Touring Package     4,635
Navigation system     2,000
Temporary spare tire     395
Cargo mat     50
Cargo net 40 40 32
Panoramic sunroof 1,362    
Grand Touring Package     4,277
Navigation system     1,721
Temporary spare tire     320
Cargo mat     36
Options (change) 1,550 50 7,120
Options (change) 1,402 40 6,386
Destination 825 825 650
Total Price $37,275 $44,675 $34,205
Total Invoice $34,634 $41,353 $31,494

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $251
Model Year201520152008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRX-8
TrimPremiumLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine293hp V6293hp V6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG19/28 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)550, 12550, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/45-18245/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$37,275$44,675$34,205
Adjustments for Features-3,650-7,7400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,625$36,935$34,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,310$0
Total Invoice$34,634$41,353$31,494
Adjustments for Features-3,391-7,1640
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,243$34,189$31,494
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,946$0

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Features Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520152008
ModelCadenzaCadenzaRX-8
TrimPremiumLimitedManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850 
Cruise control$150 $150
Heated steering wheel $100 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Sunshade, rear, power $225 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Around view cameras $500 
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Lane departure warning $200 
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300 
Rearview camera$200  
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175 
Rear air vents$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound$250$250 
Traffic information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for external devices$0$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25 
Automatic headlights$125$125 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Heated second row seats $200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350
Chrome-plated alloy wheels $850 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,975$11,065$3,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$7,740$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,391-7,1640

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Cadenza vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelCadenzaRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.0 in106.4 in
Length195.5 in174.3 in
Width72.8 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,668 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft37.6 ft3

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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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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