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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A4 / S4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,215

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $19,585

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,586

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $18,585

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8A4 / S4
TrimManualS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $49,200
Base Invoice $24,458 $45,756
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Body kit 1,100  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Body kit 881  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 6,130 2,675
Options (change) 5,478 2,490
Destination 650 925
Total Price $33,215 $52,800
Total Invoice $30,586 $49,171

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,920
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,378
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8A4 / S4
TrimManualS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,215$52,800
Adjustments for Features0-6,665
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,215$46,135
Total Invoice$30,586$49,171
Adjustments for Features0-6,207
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,586$42,964

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8A4 / S4
TrimManualS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
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
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
SD Card slot $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Leather door panel trim $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Metal pedals$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,550$8,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,665
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,207

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A4 / S4

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8A4 / S4
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length174.3 in185.1 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height52.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,935 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

7-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
7-speed automated manual0Yes
Launch control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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