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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: $25,285

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,988

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,467

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $9,019

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,040 $31,960
Base Invoice $17,838 $29,566
Grand Touring Package 2,460  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,395  
Tech Package 1,195  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 50 50
All-weather floor mats 80 78
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Grand Touring Package 2,295  
Moonroof and Bose Package 1,200  
Tech Package 1,028  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 40 36
All-weather floor mats 64 62
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 5,495 2,563
Options (change) 4,879 2,170
Destination 750 750
Total Price $25,285 $35,273
Total Invoice $23,467 $32,486

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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: $10,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,274
Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)242, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,285$35,273
Adjustments for Features-2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,010$35,273
Total Invoice$23,467$32,486
Adjustments for Features-2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,212$32,486

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Heated mirrors $25
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$1,550$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2550

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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 Year20102010
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.7 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,064 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.8 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?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested257590%
Total Not Requested27510%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested135079%
Total Not Requested35021%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested105091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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