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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: $32,585

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,386

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,013

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152006
ModelSportageRX-8
TrimSXBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,100 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,213 $24,458
Luxury Package 3,350  
Floor mats 115  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 75 50
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Luxury Package 3,081  
Floor mats 93  
Cargo net 42 32
Cargo mat 62 36
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 3,590 8,615
Options (change) 3,278 7,381
Destination 895 560
Total Price $32,585 $35,610
Total Invoice $30,386 $32,399

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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: $7,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,916
Model Year20152006
ModelSportageRX-8
TrimSXBase (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine260hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)20/26 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$32,585$35,610
Adjustments for Features-4,1850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,400$35,610
Total Invoice$30,386$32,399
Adjustments for Features-3,9030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,483$32,399

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Features Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
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 
911 assist$25 
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 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
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 air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Outside temperature display $50
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power release, second row seats$50 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$6,875$2,690
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,185$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,9030

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Sportage vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152006
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 Weight3,433 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

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Total Requested115043%
Total Not Requested150057%

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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

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