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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: $25,735

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,418

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,642

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,336

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSportSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,810 $26,435 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $21,084 $24,470 $25,785 $28,681
Convenience Package 1,160      
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 45 78 78 78
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 700 700
Convenience Package 996      
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 36 62 62 62
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344
6-speed shiftable automatic   0 645 645
Options (change) 2,175 1,048 1,248 1,248
Options (change) 1,808 838 1,083 1,083
Destination 750 670 670 670
Total Price $25,735 $28,153 $29,778 $32,918
Total Invoice $23,642 $25,978 $27,538 $30,434

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,638
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,514
Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSportSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4212hp R2212hp R2212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,735$28,153$29,778$32,918
Adjustments for Features-1,3200-1,725-4,525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,415$28,153$28,053$28,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$100$0$340
Total Invoice$23,642$25,978$27,538$30,434
Adjustments for Features-1,2130-1,595-4,184
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,429$25,978$25,943$26,250
Cost Above Minimum$0$35$0$307

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

Model Year2010200920092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimSportSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Wind blocker, small$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50   
Roll bar$200   
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400
Traction control  $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100
Second-row high console $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200
Interior air filter $0$0$0
Intermittent wipers$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000   
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
MP3-compatible player$50 $50$50
Surround sound   $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Fog lights$125 $125$125
Heated mirrors   $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50
Trip computer$150   
Visor mirror, driver$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100
Heated front seats   $200
Leather seating surfaces   $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$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$100
Total Value of Features$3,745$2,425$4,150$6,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,320$0$1,725$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2130-1,595-4,184

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

Model Year20102009
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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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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 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%

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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