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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,618

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,567

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,123

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $12,831

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $42,800 $54,600 $69,900
Base Invoice $29,878 $39,804 $50,778 $65,008
Temporary spare tire 395      
All-weather floor mats 78 190 190 190
Cargo net 40 80 80  
Cargo mat 50 170 170  
Convenience Package   900    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575 575 575
Heated front seats   500    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   995    
S Sport Package     2,500  
Temporary spare tire 320      
All-weather floor mats 62 177 177 177
Cargo net 32 74 74  
Cargo mat 36 158 158  
Convenience Package   838    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536 536 536
Heated front seats   466    
Carbon fiber rear spoiler   926    
S Sport Package     2,326  
Options (change) 563 3,410 3,515 765
Options (change) 450 3,175 3,271 713
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $33,618 $47,185 $59,090 $71,640
Total Invoice $31,123 $43,954 $55,024 $66,696

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,502
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,181
Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2252hp I4354hp V6444hp V6
TransmissionM6S7T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10180, 10180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,618$47,185$59,090$71,640
Adjustments for Features0-6,065-9,890-9,960
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,618$41,120$49,200$61,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,080$20,560
Total Invoice$31,123$43,954$55,024$66,696
Adjustments for Features0-5,650-9,209-9,273
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,123$38,304$45,815$57,423
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$7,511$19,119

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year2011201820182018
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringA5 2.0TS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
7-speed automated manual $1200  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150$150$150
Forward collision warning $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Secondary collision brake assist $25$25$25
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100$100$100
Vehicle exit assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Cargo mat$40$40$40 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Second-row high console$250   
Second-row low console $100$100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential  $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Regenerative braking $0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Body kit (gray/black)  $0 
Carbon fiber rear spoiler $300  
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0 
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player, remote $100$100$100
HD radio $50$50$50
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for audio system $25$25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass $0$0$0
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers   $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim  $250$250
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,505$8,570$12,395$12,465
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,065$9,890$9,960
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,650-9,209-9,273

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 / RS5

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in108.8 in
Length175.6 in184.0 in
Width69.7 in72.7 in
Height52.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,606 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 A5 2.0T

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Alarm100No
Proximity key250Yes
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested65072%
Total Not Requested25028%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 / RS5 S5 3.0T

S Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Active rear differential500No
Painted brake calipers (optional)0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1000100%

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