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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: $24,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $4,253

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,122

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $3,993

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,435 $26,495 $31,960
Base Invoice $20,726 $24,527 $29,566
CD changer, in-dash 500 500  
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 75 78 78
Satellite radio 430 430  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 700
CD changer, in-dash 400 400  
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 60 62 62
Satellite radio 344 344  
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 645
Options (change) 1,045 1,048 818
Options (change) 836 838 739
Destination 560 750 750
Total Price $24,040 $28,293 $33,528
Total Invoice $22,122 $26,115 $31,055

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,108
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,870
Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp I4212hp R2212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/30 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,040$28,293$33,528
Adjustments for Features-1,0450-5,425
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,995$28,293$28,103
Cost Above Minimum$0$190$0
Total Invoice$22,122$26,115$31,055
Adjustments for Features-9620-5,025
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,160$26,115$26,030
Cost Above Minimum$0$85$0

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

Model Year200620102010
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimTouringSportGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Stability control  $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights$125 $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,495$2,450$7,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,045$0$5,425
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620-5,025

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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 Year20062010
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in106.4 in
Length157.3 in175.6 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room50.6 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 Volume5.3 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 Sport

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%

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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