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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,958

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,061

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,750 $32,260
Base Invoice $30,964 $29,878
Door sill trim plates 150  
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 90 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Navigation system   2,000
Door sill trim plates 120  
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 72 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 290 2,818
Options (change) 232 2,459
Destination 875 795
Total Price $33,915 $35,873
Total Invoice $32,071 $33,132

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,528
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $664
Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$33,915$35,873
Adjustments for Features0-430
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,915$35,443
Total Invoice$32,071$33,132
Adjustments for Features0-397
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,071$32,735

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Features Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Lane departure warning$200 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-300 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,820$5,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$430
Value of Feature Adjustments0-397

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in106.4 in
Length154.1 in175.6 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity11.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume4.5 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda MX-5 Miata vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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