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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: $35,105

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $25,095

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,356

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,785

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,960 $53,900
Base Invoice $29,566 $50,128
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   2,000
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   550
Active rear differential   1,100
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,720  
Navigation Package   1,860
Metallic paint (extra cost)   443
Proximity key   511
Active rear differential   1,024
Options (change) 2,395 4,125
Options (change) 2,040 3,838
Destination 750 875
Gas Tax 0 1,300
Total Price $35,105 $60,200
Total Invoice $32,356 $56,141

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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: $21,365
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,306
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2354hp V8
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG17/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/35-19
Total Price$35,105$60,200
Adjustments for Features0-3,730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,105$56,470
Total Invoice$32,356$56,141
Adjustments for Features0-3,479
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,356$52,662

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

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8A5 / S5
TrimGrand TouringS5 4.2
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
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 air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300
Rear spoiler$200 
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
iPod integration $100
Media drive $15
SD Card slot $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Interior ambient lighting $150
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 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,725$6,455
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,479

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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 Year20102012
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.3,882 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 ft312.2 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 4.2

Active rear differential
FeatureValueRequested?
Active rear differential500No
Electronic systems calibration selector200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested700100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60081%
Total Not Requested14019%

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