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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: $33,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $21,625

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,993

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $20,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120152015
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $52,500 $70,900
Base Invoice $29,878 $48,827 $65,938
Temporary spare tire 395    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   550 550
Active rear differential   1,100  
Temporary spare tire 320    
Metallic paint (extra cost)   511 511
Active rear differential   1,024  
Options (change) 395 1,650 550
Options (change) 320 1,535 511
Destination 795 925 925
Total Price $33,450 $55,075 $72,375
Total Invoice $30,993 $51,287 $67,374

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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: $18,210
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $17,114
Model Year201120152015
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2333hp V6450hp V8
TransmissionM6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9180, 10505, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18265/35-19
Total Price$33,450$55,075$72,375
Adjustments for Features0-3,415-6,715
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,450$51,660$65,660
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$14,000
Total Invoice$30,993$51,287$67,374
Adjustments for Features0-3,180-6,251
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,993$48,107$61,123
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$13,016

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

Model Year201120152015
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5A5 / S5 / RS5
TrimGrand TouringS5 3.0TRS 5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Second-row high console$250  
Second-row low console $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential $500$500
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500
Exterior 
Power-venting glass roof panel $300$300
Rear spoiler$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
iPod integration $100$100
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250 $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75
Compass $0$0
Cornering lights  $50
Fog light, rear $100$100
Headlight washers  $50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 
Carbon fiber trim  $200
Folding second row seats $300$300
Leather door panel trim  $250
Manual thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $50$50
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,650$6,065$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,415$6,715
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,180-6,251

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

Model Year20112015
ModelRX-8A5 / S5 / RS5
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in108.3 in
Length175.6 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in54.0 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,683 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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