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

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Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $16,975

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,350

Lowest Total Invoice: $15,920

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $10,161

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $15,995 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $14,980 $24,458 $24,458
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Rear spoiler   360 360
Body kit   970 970
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Rear spoiler   288 288
Body kit   775 775
Options (change) 400 1,330 1,330
Options (change) 360 1,063 1,063
Destination 580 560 560
Total Price $16,975 $28,325 $28,325
Total Invoice $15,920 $26,081 $26,081

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Spectra SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,170
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,074
Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$16,975$28,325$28,325
Adjustments for Features0-1,180-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$16,975$27,145$27,895
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$15,920$26,081$26,081
Adjustments for Features0-1,087-396
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$15,920$24,994$25,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$691

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$770$1,950$1,200
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,180$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,087-396

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelSpectraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.8 in106.4 in
Length176.4 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.2 ft37.6 ft3

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