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

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Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,520

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $9,220

Lowest Total Invoice: $21,945

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,260

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelSportageRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $21,395 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,000 $24,458 $24,458
Luxury Package 1,300    
Rear spoiler 150 360 360
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Cassette player   225 225
Cargo net   40 40
Luxury Package 1,150    
Rear spoiler 120 288 288
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Cassette player   180 180
Cargo net   32 32
Options (change) 1,450 6,355 5,655
Options (change) 1,270 5,742 5,097
Destination 675 650 650
Total Price $23,520 $33,440 $32,740
Total Invoice $21,945 $30,850 $30,205

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,079
Model Year200820082008
ModelSportageRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine173hp V6212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)200, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,520$33,440$32,740
Adjustments for Features-1,150-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,370$32,465$32,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$21,945$30,850$30,205
Adjustments for Features-1,073-8990
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,872$29,951$30,205
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$254

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082008
ModelSportageRX-8RX-8
TrimEXAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic$900  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Rear wiper$175  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Skid plates$150  
Tow hook(s), front$40  
Tow hook(s), rear$25  
Wheel-lip moldings$75  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,650$3,475$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,150$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,073-8990

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

Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelSportageRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.5 in106.4 in
Length171.3 in174.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height66.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,231 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.3 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		23.6 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		66.6 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Body color fascias / fenders (optional)0No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155077%
Total Not Requested47523%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310061%
Total Not Requested195039%

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