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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: $18,550

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $14,900

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,335

Kia Spectra SX   
Difference: $13,658

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,450 $32,260
Base Invoice $15,380 $29,878
Antilock brakes (ABS) 400  
CD changer, in-dash 300  
Sunroof 750  
Temporary spare tire   395
Antilock brakes (ABS) 360  
CD changer, in-dash 270  
Sunroof 675  
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 1,450 395
Options (change) 1,305 320
Destination 650 795
Total Price $18,550 $33,450
Total Invoice $17,335 $30,993

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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: $10,070
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,183
Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18
Total Price$18,550$33,450
Adjustments for Features0-4,830
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$18,550$28,620
Total Invoice$17,335$30,993
Adjustments for Features0-4,475
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$17,335$26,518

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Features Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraRX-8
TrimSXGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Stability control $400
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Outside temperature display $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated front seats $200
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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$745$5,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,830
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,475

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Spectra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelSpectraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase102.8 in106.4 in
Length177.2 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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