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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: $24,200

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,025

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,100

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,392

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,900 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,901 $24,458
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  
Grand Touring Package   4,635
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
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  
Grand Touring Package   4,277
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 505 7,195
Options (change) 404 6,439
Destination 795 595
Total Price $24,200 $34,225
Total Invoice $23,100 $31,492

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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: $10,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,726
Model Year20122007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine167hp I4232hp 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$24,200$34,225
Adjustments for Features-3500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,850$34,225
Total Invoice$23,100$31,492
Adjustments for Features-3340
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,766$31,492

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringManual
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 
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 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$2,250$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$350$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3340

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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 Year20122007
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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See a complete comparison of Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350069%
Total Not Requested155031%

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