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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: $31,720

Mazda Mazda3 Turbo   
Difference: $1,553

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
TrimTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,050 $32,600 $31,960
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 325 325  
Door sill trim plates 125 125  
Cargo net 50 50 40
Cargo mat 75 75 50
All-weather floor mats 100 100 78
Temporary spare tire     395
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 260 260  
Door sill trim plates 100 100  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Cargo mat 60 60 36
All-weather floor mats 80 80 62
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 675 675 563
Options (change) 540 540 450
Destination 995 995 750
Total Price $31,720 $34,270 $33,273

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,803
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,533
Model Year202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
TrimTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine250hp I4250hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)23/32 MPG23/32 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12?, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,720$34,270$33,273
Adjustments for Features-6,250-6,2500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,470$28,020$33,273
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,550$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year202120212010
ModelMazda3Mazda3RX-8
TrimTurboPremium PlusGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850$850 
Cruise control  $150
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Driver drowsiness monitor$150$150 
Following distance indicator$25$25 
Forward collision warning$200$200 
G-vectoring control$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200$200 
Lane departure warning$200$200 
Pedestrian detection$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100 
App support$0$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
HD radio$50$50 
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for audio system$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200 
Fog lights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)$350$350 
Heated mirrors  $25
LED headlights$1000$1000 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Metal pedals  $75
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,900$8,900$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,250$6,250$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-302-2800

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda3 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212010
ModelMazda3RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.3 in106.4 in
Length183.5 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height56.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,379 lb.3,064 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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