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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: $26,449

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $3,329

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,798

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,740

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,470 $27,860 $31,000
Base Invoice $22,188 $25,785 $28,681
Convenience Package 1,160    
CD changer, in-dash 500    
Cargo net 49 40 40
All-weather floor mats 45 78 78
Satellite radio 430 430 430
6-speed shiftable automatic   700 700
Convenience Package 996    
CD changer, in-dash 400    
Cargo net 39 32 32
All-weather floor mats 36 62 62
Satellite radio 344 344 344
6-speed shiftable automatic   645 645
Options (change) 2,184 1,248 1,248
Options (change) 1,815 1,083 1,083
Destination 795 670 670
Total Price $26,449 $29,778 $32,918
Total Invoice $24,798 $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: $3,424
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,829
Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimSportTouringGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4212hp R2212hp R2
TransmissionM5T6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/27 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$26,449$29,778$32,918
Adjustments for Features-950-2,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,354$29,778$30,118
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$340
Total Invoice$24,798$27,538$30,434
Adjustments for Features-890-2,589
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,709$27,538$27,845
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$307

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

Model Year201220092009
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8RX-8
TrimSportTouringGrand 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$100
Wind blocker, small$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Roll bar$200  
Side curtain airbags $350$350
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$300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000  
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $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
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$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
Total Value of Features$3,570$3,475$6,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$95$0$2,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-890-2,589

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

Model Year20122009
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 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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