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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: $27,145

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,730

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,961

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,045 $26,435
Base Invoice $23,961 $24,458
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050  
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo mat 70 50
All-weather floor mats 100 60
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Rear spoiler   360
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002  
Cargo net 48 32
Cargo mat 50 36
All-weather floor mats 80 45
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 1,280 7,845
Options (change) 1,180 7,044
Destination 820 595
Total Price $27,145 $34,875
Total Invoice $25,961 $32,097

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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: $10,005
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,312
Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,145$34,875
Adjustments for Features-2,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,870$34,875
Total Invoice$25,961$32,097
Adjustments for Features-2,1760
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,785$32,097

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringAutomatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
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 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
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
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Head-up display (HUD)$350 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,775$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1760

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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 Year20152007
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.4 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 Automatic

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 seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested195033%

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