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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: $30,700

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $4,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,575

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,756

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelSportageRX-8
TrimSXBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,900 $26,435
Base Invoice $25,095 $24,458
Navigation Package 1,000  
Premium Package 2,000  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Navigation Package 895  
Premium Package 1,785  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 3,000 8,525
Options (change) 2,680 7,313
Destination 800 560
Total Price $30,700 $35,520
Total Invoice $28,575 $32,331

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,155
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,860
Model Year20122006
ModelSportageRX-8
TrimSXBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$30,700$35,520
Adjustments for Features-3,3350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,365$35,520
Total Invoice$28,575$32,331
Adjustments for Features-3,1040
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,471$32,331

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelSportageRX-8
TrimSXBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Hill descent control$250 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Ionizing air filtration$50 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Total Value of Features$6,450$3,115
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,335$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,1040

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelSportageRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length174.8 in174.3 in
Width73.0 in69.7 in
Height64.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,311 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
54.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested72534%
Total Not Requested142566%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380072%
Total Not Requested146528%

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