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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,645

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $11,323

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,746

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,159

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Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,535 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,416 $24,458
Grand Touring Package 2,460 4,635
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Rear spoiler 325 360
Cassette player 200 225
All-weather floor mats 60 78
Cargo mat 40 50
Cargo net 40 40
Body kit   1,100
Temporary spare tire   395
Grand Touring Package 2,295 4,277
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Navigation system 1,505 1,721
Rear spoiler 260 288
Cassette player 160 180
All-weather floor mats 48 62
Cargo mat 32 36
Cargo net 32 32
Body kit   881
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 6,460 8,883
Options (change) 5,680 7,797
Destination 650 650
Total Price $24,645 $35,968
Total Invoice $22,746 $32,905

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,043
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,988
Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine156hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/26 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)222, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,645$35,968
Adjustments for Features0-1,280
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$34,688
Total Invoice$22,746$32,905
Adjustments for Features0-1,171
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,746$31,734

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Metal pedals $75
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,720$3,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,280
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,171

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in174.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers175No
Automatic headlights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0Yes
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested120051%
Total Not Requested115049%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested267553%
Total Not Requested237547%

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