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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: $25,890

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $8,803

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,073

Mazda Mazda3 s   
Difference: $7,811

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,545 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,303 $24,458
Tech Package 1,835  
Grand Touring Package 3,210 4,635
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Universal garage door opener 75  
All-weather floor mats 80 78
Sunroof wind deflector 60 50
Cargo mat 50 50
Cargo net 40 40
Rear spoiler   360
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Tech Package 1,578  
Grand Touring Package 2,993 4,277
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Universal garage door opener 60  
All-weather floor mats 64 62
Sunroof wind deflector 48 40
Cargo mat 40 36
Cargo net 32 32
Rear spoiler   288
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,721
Options (change) 5,550 7,608
Options (change) 4,975 6,776
Destination 795 650
Total Price $25,890 $34,693
Total Invoice $24,073 $31,884

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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: $10,353
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,252
Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
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$25,890$34,693
Adjustments for Features-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,340$34,693
Total Invoice$24,073$31,884
Adjustments for Features-1,4410
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,632$31,884

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimsManual
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 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,900$1,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,4410

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.7 in174.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,179 lb.3,045 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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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested135067%
Total Not Requested67533%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 242W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested255069%
Total Not Requested112531%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
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 Requested417583%
Total Not Requested87517%

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