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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: $35,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,800

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,643

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $32,300 $47,100
Base Invoice $29,878 $30,040 $43,804
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000    
Prestige Package   8,600 6,300
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475 475
Active rear differential     1,100
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720    
Prestige Package   7,998 5,859
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443 443
Active rear differential     1,024
Options (change) 2,395 9,075 7,875
Options (change) 2,040 8,441 7,326
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $35,450 $42,250 $55,850
Total Invoice $32,713 $39,356 $52,005

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,970
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,007
Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2211hp I4333hp V6
TransmissionM6CVT-8M6
DrivetrainRWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9505, 14505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,450$42,250$55,850
Adjustments for Features0-2,830-4,680
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$39,420$51,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$11,750
Total Invoice$32,713$39,356$52,005
Adjustments for Features0-2,636-4,358
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$36,720$47,647
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,927

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

Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8A4 / S4A4 / S4
TrimGrand TouringA4 2.0TS4 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100 
RWD$0  
FWD $0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Rear spoiler$200  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
iPod integration $100$100
Media drive $15$15
SD Card slot $25$25
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Metal pedals$75  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,675$4,505$6,355
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,830$4,680
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,636-4,358

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

Model Year20112011
ModelRX-8A4 / S4
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.6 in
Length175.6 in185.2 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height52.8 in56.2 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,591 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
Audi A4 / S4 A4 2.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
245/40HR18 tires400No
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Folding second row seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Trip computer150No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Compass0No
Dual-zone climate control125No
iPod integration100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls250No
Second-row 2-section 3-person split bench100No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested257550%
Total Not Requested256550%

Option Package Details
Audi A4 / S4 S4 3.0T

Prestige Package
FeatureValueRequested?
255/35YR19 tires400No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Surround sound250Yes
Bang & Olufsen, 505W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested130046%
Total Not Requested154054%

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