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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 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,294

Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,049

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,800 $24,350 $31,000
Base Invoice $21,805 $23,287 $28,681
Tech Package 1,500    
Cargo net 40 40 40
Cargo mat 50 50 50
All-weather floor mats 80 80 78
Universal garage door opener 75 75  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 200 200  
Sunroof wind deflector 60 60 60
Premium Package     900
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Tech Package 1,290    
Cargo net 32 32 32
Cargo mat 40 40 36
All-weather floor mats 64 64 62
Universal garage door opener 60 60  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 160 160  
Sunroof wind deflector 48 48 48
Premium Package     774
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 2,005 505 3,523
Options (change) 1,694 404 2,992
Destination 795 795 670
Total Price $25,600 $25,650 $35,193
Total Invoice $24,294 $24,486 $32,343

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,018
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,452
Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine155hp I4167hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG18/25 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)265, 10265, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$25,600$25,650$35,193
Adjustments for Features-425-4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,175$25,225$35,193
Cost Above Minimum$0$50$0
Total Invoice$24,294$24,486$32,343
Adjustments for Features-403-4060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,891$24,080$32,343
Cost Above Minimum$0$189$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320132009
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
Trimi Grand Tourings Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Total Value of Features$2,000$2,000$1,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$425$425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-403-4060

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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 Year20132009
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,257 lb.3,064 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 Mazda3 i Grand Touring

Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested125072%
Total Not Requested47528%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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