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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: $17,675

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $12,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $16,545

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $11,075

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $15,995 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $14,980 $25,785 $28,681
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400    
Sunroof 700    
Premium Package   1,355 900
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360    
Sunroof 625    
Premium Package   1,165 774
Options (change) 1,100 1,355 900
Options (change) 985 1,165 774
Destination 580 670 670
Total Price $17,675 $29,885 $32,570
Total Invoice $16,545 $27,620 $30,125

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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: $9,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,714
Model Year200620092009
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$17,675$29,885$32,570
Adjustments for Features0-2,555-5,105
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$17,675$27,330$27,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$135
Total Invoice$16,545$27,620$30,125
Adjustments for Features0-2,361-4,722
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$16,545$25,259$25,403
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$144

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620092009
ModelSpectraRX-8RX-8
TrimSXTouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0  
Bodyside moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Heated mirrors$25 $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  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Total Value of Features$895$3,450$6,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,555$5,105
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,361-4,722

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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelSpectraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.8 in106.4 in
Length176.4 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,702 lb.3,065 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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See a complete comparison of Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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