Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Audi A5 / S5 Audi A5 / S5 2016

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

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

Lowest Total Price: $33,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $23,540

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,322

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $22,477

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimBase (manual)S5 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $53,100
Base Invoice $24,458 $49,384
Shinka Package 6,165  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   575
7-speed automated manual   1,000
Active rear differential   1,100
Shinka Package 5,304  
Metallic paint (extra cost)   536
7-speed automated manual   930
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 6,165 2,675
Options (change) 5,304 2,490
Destination 560 925
Total Price $33,160 $56,700
Total Invoice $30,322 $52,799

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,076
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimBase (manual)S5 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine238hp R2333hp V6
TransmissionM6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18
Total Price$33,160$56,700
Adjustments for Features0-5,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,160$50,900
Total Invoice$30,322$52,799
Adjustments for Features0-5,401
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,322$47,398

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

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimBase (manual)S5 3.0T
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
7-speed automated manual $1200
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
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 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
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
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding second row seats $300
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Transmission 
Launch control $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,640$8,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,800
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,401

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

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in108.3 in
Length174.3 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,925 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340065%
Total Not Requested186535%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 3.0T

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

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