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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: $34,115

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,225

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,218

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $809

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase (automatic)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,620 $26,435
Base Invoice $30,839 $24,458
Cargo net 50 40
All-weather floor mats 90 60
Rear spoiler 350 360
Proximity key 130  
Shinka Package   6,885
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo net 40 32
All-weather floor mats 72 45
Rear spoiler 280 288
Proximity key 112  
Shinka Package   5,923
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 620 9,345
Options (change) 504 8,009
Destination 875 560
Total Price $34,115 $36,340
Total Invoice $32,218 $33,027

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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: $3,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,664
Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase (automatic)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)26/33 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,115$36,340
Adjustments for Features-9050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,210$36,340
Total Invoice$32,218$33,027
Adjustments for Features-8550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,363$33,027

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
TrimRF Grand TouringBase (automatic)
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Interior air filter $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section$2000 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player, remote$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$6,145$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$905$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-8550

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

Model Year20172006
ModelMX-5 MiataRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase90.9 in106.4 in
Length154.1 in174.3 in
Width68.3 in69.7 in
Height49.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,445 lb.3,075 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested372561%
Total Not Requested234039%

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