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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: $25,970

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $10,003

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,675

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,456

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $31,960
Base Invoice $22,144 $29,566
Premium Equipment Package 1,600  
Door sill trim plates 125  
Cargo net 50 40
Cargo mat 75 50
All-weather floor mats 100 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Equipment Package 1,376  
Door sill trim plates 100  
Cargo net 40 32
Cargo mat 60 36
All-weather floor mats 80 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 1,950 3,263
Options (change) 1,656 2,815
Destination 875 750
Total Price $25,970 $35,973
Total Invoice $24,675 $33,131

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,653
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,074
Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,970$35,973
Adjustments for Features-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,320$35,973
Total Invoice$24,675$33,131
Adjustments for Features-6180
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,057$33,131

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20172010
ModelMazda3RX-8
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100 
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 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
G-vectoring control$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
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,925$3,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6180

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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 Year20172010
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 Weight3,013 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 Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested85044%
Total Not Requested110056%

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 controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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