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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: $27,204

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,959

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,887

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $1,884

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,110 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,385 $24,458
Convenience Package 1,160  
Cargo net 49 40
All-weather floor mats 45 78
Rear spoiler 400 360
CD changer, in-dash 500 500
Body kit 1,145 1,100
Convenience Package 996  
Cargo net 39 32
All-weather floor mats 36 62
Rear spoiler 320 288
CD changer, in-dash 400 400
Body kit 916 881
Options (change) 3,299 2,078
Options (change) 2,707 1,663
Destination 795 650
Total Price $27,204 $29,163
Total Invoice $24,887 $26,771

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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: $3,329
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,137
Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-16225/55-16
Total Price$27,204$29,163
Adjustments for Features-1,3700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,834$29,163
Total Invoice$24,887$26,771
Adjustments for Features-1,2530
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,634$26,771

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimSportAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
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
Intermittent wipers$0 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,695$2,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,370$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,2530

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

Model Year20112008
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase91.7 in106.4 in
Length157.3 in174.3 in
Width67.7 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,441 lb.3,075 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 lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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