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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: $34,495

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $22,245

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,735

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,125

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,000 $50,500
Base Invoice $28,681 $46,966
Temporary spare tire 395  
Satellite radio 430  
Navigation system 2,000 2,390
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,300
Temporary spare tire 320  
Satellite radio 344  
Navigation system 1,720 2,178
Metallic paint (extra cost)   432
6-speed shiftable automatic   1,209
Options (change) 2,825 4,165
Options (change) 2,384 3,819
Destination 670 775
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $34,495 $56,740
Total Invoice $31,735 $52,860

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $17,755
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $16,942
Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2354hp V8
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$34,495$56,740
Adjustments for Features0-4,490
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,495$52,250
Total Invoice$31,735$52,860
Adjustments for Features0-4,183
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,735$48,677

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

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Second-row low console $100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
iPod integration $100
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
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
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,800$6,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,490
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,183

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 features.

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

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in108.3 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,891 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 in0.0 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 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A5 / S5 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A5 / S5 S5

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
iPod integration100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%

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