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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: $25,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,120

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,180

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,901 $24,458
Tech Package 1,400  
Cargo net 40 40
Sunroof wind deflector 60 50
Cargo mat 50 50
All-weather floor mats 80 60
Universal garage door opener 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200  
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
Tech Package 1,204  
Cargo net 32 32
Sunroof wind deflector 48 40
Cargo mat 40 36
All-weather floor mats 64 45
Universal garage door opener 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160  
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 1,905 8,725
Options (change) 1,608 7,466
Destination 795 560
Total Price $25,600 $35,720
Total Invoice $24,304 $32,484

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,519
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,600$35,720
Adjustments for Features-1,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,190$35,720
Total Invoice$24,304$32,484
Adjustments for Features-1,3390
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,965$32,484

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
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 
Blind spot warning system$200 
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
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar 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
Total Value of Features$3,250$1,840
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,410$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,3390

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in174.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 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 Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights125No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested70051%
Total Not Requested67549%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

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