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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: $25,375

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $10,243

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,330

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,513

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,535 $32,260
Base Invoice $16,416 $29,878
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,335  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Rear spoiler 325  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 40 50
All-weather floor mats 60 78
Satellite radio 430  
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 175  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Pkg. 1,148  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Rear spoiler 260  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 32 36
All-weather floor mats 48 62
Satellite radio 344  
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 140  
Navigation system 1,505 1,720
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 7,190 2,563
Options (change) 6,264 2,170
Destination 650 795
Total Price $25,375 $35,618
Total Invoice $23,330 $32,843

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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: $7,938
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,388
Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
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$25,375$35,618
Adjustments for Features0-2,305
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,375$33,313
Total Invoice$23,330$32,843
Adjustments for Features0-2,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,330$30,718

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
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
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Total Value of Features$1,170$3,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,305
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,125

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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,991 lb.3,064 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Body kit0No
205/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested162571%
Total Not Requested65029%
Moonroof and Bose Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Bose, 222W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested110076%
Total Not Requested35024%

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