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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: $28,670

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $3,613

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $27,000 $30,050 $32,600 $26,435 $26,435
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325 325    
Door sill trim plates 125 125 125    
Cargo net 50 50 50 40 40
Cargo mat 75 75 75 50 50
All-weather floor mats 100 100 100 78 78
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260 260    
Door sill trim plates 100 100 100    
Cargo net 40 40 40 32 32
Cargo mat 60 60 60 36 36
All-weather floor mats 80 80 80 62 62
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Options (change) 675 675 675 5,898 5,198
Options (change) 540 540 540 5,372 4,727
Destination 995 995 995 650 650
Total Price $28,670 $31,720 $34,270 $32,983 $32,283

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,363
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,418
Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine186hp I4250hp I4250hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12?, 12300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,670$31,720$34,270$32,983$32,283
Adjustments for Features-6,025-7,725-7,725-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,645$23,995$26,545$32,008$32,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,350$3,900$0$275

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212021202120082008
ModelMazda3Mazda3Mazda3RX-8RX-8
TrimPremiumTurboPremium PlusAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850$850  
Cruise control   $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25$25  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200  
Blind spot warning system$200$200$200  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100$100  
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150$150  
Following distance indicator$25$25$25  
Forward collision warning$200$200$200  
G-vectoring control$100$100$100  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200$200  
Lane departure warning$200$200$200  
Pedestrian detection$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100$100  
App support$0$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100$100  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
HD radio$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Voice control for audio system$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200$200  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Fog lights   $125$125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350$350  
Heated mirrors   $25$25
LED headlights$1000$1000$1000  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,250$9,950$9,950$3,200$2,225
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,025$7,725$7,725$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-323-374-346-9010

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212008
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in106.4 in
Length183.5 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,101 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested395068%
Total Not Requested190032%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395078%
Total Not Requested110022%

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