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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: $24,570

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,740

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,459

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,976

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimGrand TouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,145 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $22,144 $24,458 $24,458
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 75 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 60 60
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260    
Cargo net 40 32 32
Cargo mat 60 36 36
All-weather floor mats 80 45 45
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Options (change) 550 7,035 6,315
Options (change) 440 6,036 5,417
Destination 875 560 560
Total Price $24,570 $34,030 $33,310
Total Invoice $23,459 $31,054 $30,435

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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: $10,595
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,723
Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimGrand TouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine184hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,570$34,030$33,310
Adjustments for Features-2,185-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,385$32,980$33,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$23,459$31,054$30,435
Adjustments for Features-2,086-9580
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,373$30,096$30,435
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$339

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820062006
ModelMazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimGrand TouringBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$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$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$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$325
HD radio$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Surround sound$250  
Voice control for audio system$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Digital instruments$0  
Head-up display (HUD)$350  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$4,600$3,465$2,415
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,185$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,086-9580

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182006
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 Weight2,900 lb.3,046 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410068%
Total Not Requested196532%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested116522%

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