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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Price Comparison (MSRP)The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.
Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 Invoice Comparison
Lowest Total Price: $34,710 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||||
| Difference: $1,850 | ||||
Lowest Total Invoice: $31,554 Mazda RX-8 Base (manual) | ||||
| Difference: $2,519 | ||||
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| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Base Price | $26,435 | $26,435 | $31,950 | $43,650 |
| Base Invoice | $24,458 | $24,458 | $29,714 | $40,596 |
| Shinka Package | 6,885 | 6,165 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 70 | 70 | 75 | 75 |
| Cargo net | 40 | 40 | 155 | 155 |
| Cargo mat | 50 | 50 | 160 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 60 | 60 | 180 | |
| Body kit | 970 | 970 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 360 | 360 | ||
| Convenience Package | 950 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 575 | 575 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 295 | 295 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 995 | |||
| Shinka Package | 5,923 | 5,304 | ||
| Cargo organizer | 56 | 56 | 70 | 70 |
| Cargo net | 32 | 32 | 144 | 144 |
| Cargo mat | 36 | 36 | 149 | |
| All-weather floor mats | 45 | 45 | 168 | |
| Body kit | 775 | 775 | ||
| Rear spoiler | 288 | 288 | ||
| Convenience Package | 884 | |||
| Metallic paint (extra cost) | 536 | 536 | ||
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 233 | |||
| Universal garage door opener | 274 | 274 | ||
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | 926 | |||
| Options (change) | 8,435 | 7,715 | 3,635 | 1,100 |
| Options (change) | 7,155 | 6,536 | 3,384 | 1,024 |
| Destination | 560 | 560 | 975 | 975 |
| Total Price | $35,430 | $34,710 | $36,560 | $45,725 |
| Total Invoice | $32,173 | $31,554 | $34,073 | $42,595 |
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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,020 | ||||
| TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $129 | ||||
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Engine | 212hp R2 | 238hp R2 | 186hp I4 | 292hp I4 |
| Transmission | T6 | M6 | S7 | S7 |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | FWD | AWD |
| EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway) | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG | / MPG |
| Audio (watts, speakers) | 300, 9 | 300, 9 | 180, 10 | 180, 10 |
| Tire (rear if not all the same) | 225/45-18 | 225/45-18 | 225/45-17 | 225/40-18 |
| Total Price | $35,430 | $34,710 | $36,560 | $45,725 |
| Adjustments for Features | -1,050 | 0 | -3,200 | -7,710 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Price | $34,380 | $34,710 | $33,360 | $38,015 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $330 | $0 | $4,655 |
| Total Invoice | $32,173 | $31,554 | $34,073 | $42,595 |
| Adjustments for Features | -953 | 0 | -2,982 | -7,182 |
| Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice | $31,220 | $31,554 | $31,091 | $35,413 |
| Cost Above Minimum | $0 | $334 | $0 | $4,322 |
Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2006 | 2018 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | RX-8 | A3 / S3 / RS3 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Trim | Base (automatic) | Base (manual) | A3 2.0 TFSI | S3 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Sedan |
| Transmission and Drivetrain | ||||
| 6-speed manually-shiftable automatic | $1100 | |||
| 6-speed manual | $150 | |||
| 7-speed automated manual | $1200 | $1200 | ||
| RWD | $0 | $0 | ||
| FWD | $0 | |||
| AWD | $1700 | |||
| Accessories | ||||
| Power rear side windows | $200 | $200 | ||
| Tilt steering wheel, manual | $150 | $150 | ||
| Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual | $250 | $250 | ||
| Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety | ||||
| Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats | $0 | $0 | ||
| Automatic braking, low-speed | $200 | $200 | ||
| Blind spot warning system | $200 | |||
| Brake assist | $50 | $50 | ||
| Cross-traffic warning, rear | $100 | |||
| Forward collision warning | $200 | $200 | ||
| Knee airbag, driver | $75 | $75 | ||
| Knee airbag, passenger | $75 | $75 | ||
| Obstacle detection, front | $150 | |||
| Obstacle detection, rear | $250 | |||
| Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system | $0 | $0 | ||
| Rearview camera | $200 | $200 | ||
| Secondary collision brake assist | $25 | $25 | ||
| Torque vectoring, brake-based | $100 | $100 | ||
| Cargo Management | ||||
| Cargo mat | $40 | $40 | $40 | |
| Overhead sunglass holder | $25 | $25 | ||
| Second-row high console | $250 | $250 | ||
| Climate Control | ||||
| Automatic climate control, front | $200 | $200 | ||
| Dual-zone climate control | $125 | $125 | ||
| Heated windshield washer nozzles | $15 | $15 | ||
| Rain-sensing wipers | $175 | $175 | ||
| Rear air vents | $100 | $100 | ||
| Variable intermittent wipers | $75 | $75 | ||
| Water-repellent front-door glass | $15 | $15 | ||
| Drivetrain | ||||
| Limited-slip rear differential | $300 | $300 | ||
| Engine / Motor | ||||
| Dual-mode exhaust, switchable | $500 | |||
| Exterior | ||||
| Body kit | $0 | $0 | $0 | |
| Carbon fiber rear spoiler | $300 | |||
| Rear spoiler | $200 | $200 | $200 | |
| Sunroof | $900 | $900 | ||
| Sunroof, large | $1100 | $1100 | ||
| Infotainment | ||||
| Android Auto support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Apple CarPlay support | $100 | $100 | ||
| Aux input | $50 | $50 | ||
| Bluetooth audio streaming | $25 | $25 | ||
| Bluetooth cell phone link | $100 | $100 | ||
| CD changer, in-dash | $325 | $325 | ||
| HD radio | $50 | $50 | ||
| MP3-compatible player | $50 | $50 | ||
| Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors | ||||
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | $150 | $150 | $150 | |
| Automatic headlights | $125 | $125 | ||
| Boost gauge | $75 | |||
| Compass | $0 | |||
| Cornering lights | $50 | |||
| Fog light, rear | $100 | $100 | ||
| Fog lights | $125 | $125 | ||
| LED headlights | $1000 | |||
| Trip computer | $150 | $150 | ||
| Turn signals on or near mirrors | $25 | $25 | ||
| Xenon HID headlights | $500 | $500 | $500 | |
| Seats and Interior Trim | ||||
| All-weather floor mats | $75 | $75 | $75 | |
| Aluminum trim | $100 | |||
| Folding second row seats | $300 | $300 | ||
| Manual height adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat | $50 | |||
| Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $50 | |||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $150 | $150 | ||
| Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat | $150 | |||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power headrest fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | $50 | $50 | ||
| Power height adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | $100 | $100 | ||
| Power recliner, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat | $100 | |||
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | $0 | $0 | ||
| Suspension, Wheels, and Tires | ||||
| Alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Electronic systems calibration selector | $200 | |||
| Polished alloy wheels | $350 | $350 | ||
| Transmission | ||||
| Launch control | $100 | |||
| Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls | $100 | $100 | ||
| Total Value of Features | $4,880 | $3,830 | $7,030 | $11,540 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | $1,050 | $0 | $3,200 | $7,710 |
| Value of Feature Adjustments | -953 | 0 | -2,982 | -7,182 |
Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A3 / S3 / RS3
| Model Year | 2006 | 2018 |
| Model | RX-8 | A3 / S3 / RS3 |
| Body | 4dr Coupe | 4dr Sedan |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 in | 103.8 in |
| Length | 174.3 in | 175.4 in |
| Width | 69.7 in | 70.7 in |
| Height | 52.8 in | 55.7 in |
| Curb Weight | 3,046 lb. | 3,198 lb. |
| Fuel Capacity | 15.9 gal. | 13.2 gal. |
| Row 1 Headroom | 38.2 in | 36.5 in |
| Row 1 Shoulder Room | 54.8 in | 54.8 in |
| Row 1 Hip Room | 53.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 1 Legroom | 42.7 in | 41.2 in |
| Row 2 Headroom | 36.8 in | 36.1 in |
| Row 2 Shoulder Room | 54.9 in | 53.0 in |
| Row 2 Hip Room | 48.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Row 2 Legroom | 32.2 in | 35.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7.6 ft3 | 12.3 ft3 |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| Sport suspension (upgrade) | 250 | Yes |
| Performance braking system (optional) | 250 | No |
| Limited-slip rear differential | 300 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4325 | 71% |
| Total Not Requested | 1740 | 29% |
Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
| Shinka Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Leather seating surfaces | 900 | Yes |
| CD changer, in-dash | 200 | No |
| Satellite radio | 200 | Yes |
| Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces | 0 | No |
| Polished alloy wheels | 0 | No |
| Paint, special | 0 | No |
| Water-repellent front-door glass | 15 | No |
| Comfort suspension (upgrade) | 0 | No |
| Heated mirrors | 25 | Yes |
| Heated front seats | 200 | Yes |
| Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat | 100 | No |
| Power height adjuster, driver seat | 50 | Yes |
| Power tilt adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power recliner, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat | 100 | Yes |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Traction control | 100 | Yes |
| Stability control | 400 | Yes |
| Fog lights | 125 | No |
| Xenon HID headlights | 500 | Yes |
| Sunroof | 900 | Yes |
| Universal garage door opener | 100 | Yes |
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror | 150 | Yes |
| Bose, 300W, 9 speakers | 350 | No |
| 225/45ZR18 tires | 400 | No |
| Total Requested | 4075 | 77% |
| Total Not Requested | 1190 | 23% |
Option Package Details
Audi A3 / S3 / RS3 A3 2.0 TFSI
| Convenience Package | ||
| Feature | Value | Requested? |
| Proximity key | 250 | Yes |
| Interior ambient lighting | 150 | No |
| Apple CarPlay support | 100 | No |
| Android Auto support | 100 | No |
| Total Requested | 250 | 42% |
| Total Not Requested | 350 | 58% |
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