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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: $27,110

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,723

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,888

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,052

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $24,745 $31,000
Base Invoice $23,673 $28,681
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,050 700
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 60 40
Cargo mat 70 50
All-weather floor mats 100 78
Universal garage door opener 125  
Premium Package   900
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,002 645
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 48 32
Cargo mat 50 36
All-weather floor mats 80 62
Universal garage door opener 100  
Premium Package   774
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,530 4,163
Options (change) 1,380 3,589
Destination 835 670
Total Price $27,110 $35,833
Total Invoice $25,888 $32,940

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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: $9,948
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,222
Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)28/39 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,110$35,833
Adjustments for Features-1,2250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,885$35,833
Total Invoice$25,888$32,940
Adjustments for Features-1,1700
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,718$32,940

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162009
ModelMazda3RX-8
Trims Grand TouringGrand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)$0 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,850$2,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,225$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,1700

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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 Year20162009
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height57.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,001 lb.3,094 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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