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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,978

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $742

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $45

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda6RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,810 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,146 $24,458
Technology Package 1,785  
Cargo net 40 40
Sunroof wind deflector 70 50
All-weather floor mats 78 60
Rear spoiler 400 360
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo mat   50
Technology Package 1,428  
Cargo net 32 32
Sunroof wind deflector 56 40
All-weather floor mats 62 45
Rear spoiler 320 288
Navigation system 1,600 1,721
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 4,373 8,725
Options (change) 3,498 7,466
Destination 795 560
Total Price $34,978 $35,720
Total Invoice $32,439 $32,484

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,874
Model Year20122006
ModelMazda6RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine272hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/27 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)333, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,978$35,720
Adjustments for Features-3,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,928$35,720
Total Invoice$32,439$32,484
Adjustments for Features-2,8290
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,610$32,484

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Features Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda6RX-8
Trims Grand TouringBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$4,540$1,490
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,8290

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda Mazda6 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelMazda6RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.8 in106.4 in
Length193.7 in174.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height57.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,547 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom38.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested440084%
Total Not Requested86516%

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