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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: $33,665

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $26,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,051

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $24,857

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072011
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimManualS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $53,650
Base Invoice $24,458 $49,895
Grand Touring Package 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   2,550
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Active rear differential   1,100
Grand Touring Package 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721  
Navigation Package   2,371
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 6,635 4,125
Options (change) 5,998 3,838
Destination 595 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $33,665 $59,950
Total Invoice $31,051 $55,908

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Manual
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $21,680
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,562
Model Year20072011
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimManualS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$33,665$59,950
Adjustments for Features0-4,605
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,665$55,345
Total Invoice$31,051$55,908
Adjustments for Features0-4,295
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,051$51,613

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

Model Year20072011
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimManualS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Proximity key$250 
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
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
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 
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
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,525$7,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,605
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,295

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

Model Year20072011
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.3,882 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 ft312.0 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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested295058%
Total Not Requested210042%

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60048%
Total Not Requested64052%

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