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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A6 / S6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,280

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $15,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,931

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $14,939

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)A6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $44,800 $56,300 $58,700 $75,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $41,664 $52,360 $54,592 $70,217
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165        
Cargo net 40 40        
Cargo mat 50 50 185 185 185 185
All-weather floor mats 60 60 195 195 195 195
Navigation system 2,000 2,000        
Body kit 970 970        
Sport Package     1,200 1,200 1,200  
Premium Plus Package     3,550      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550 550 550
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304        
Cargo net 32 32        
Cargo mat 36 36 172 172 172 172
All-weather floor mats 45 45 181 181 181 181
Navigation system 1,721 1,721        
Body kit 775 775        
Sport Package     1,116 1,116 1,116  
Premium Plus Package     3,301      
Metallic paint (extra cost)     511 511 511 511
Options (change) 10,005 9,285 5,680 2,130 2,130 930
Options (change) 8,532 7,913 5,281 1,980 1,980 864
Destination 560 560 925 925 925 925
Total Price $37,000 $36,280 $51,405 $59,355 $61,755 $77,355
Total Invoice $33,550 $32,931 $47,870 $55,265 $57,497 $72,006

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,183
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)A6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2220hp I4310hp V6240hp V6 D420hp V8
TransmissionT6M6CVT-8T8T8S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19255/40-19
Total Price$37,000$36,280$51,405$59,355$61,755$77,355
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,465-7,515-7,515-11,340
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,950$36,280$45,940$51,840$54,240$66,015
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$5,900$8,300$20,075
Total Invoice$33,550$32,931$47,870$55,265$57,497$72,006
Adjustments for Features-9520-5,089-6,997-6,997-10,556
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,598$32,931$42,781$48,268$50,500$61,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$333$0$5,487$7,719$18,669

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6A6 / S6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)A6 2.0TA6 3.0TA6 3.0 TDIS6 4.0 TFSI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150    
8-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1300$1300 
7-speed automated manual     $1200
RWD$0$0    
FWD  $0   
AWD   $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power     $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100$100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25    
Second-row high console$250$250    
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15$15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175$175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250$250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control     $125
Residual heat  $50$50$50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75    
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential     $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300    
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Regenerative braking  $0$0$0$0
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0   $0
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150$150$150
iPod integration  $100$100$100$100
Media drive  $15$15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Surround sound     $250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75$75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Cornering lights     $50
Fog light, rear  $100$100$100$100
Fog lights$125$125    
Head-up display (HUD)     $350
LED headlights     $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates     $200
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150$150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100    
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Wood trim  $300$300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable     $1000
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,415$2,365$7,830$9,880$9,880$13,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,465$7,515$7,515$11,340
Value of Feature Adjustments-9520-5,089-6,997-6,997-10,556

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A6 / S6

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8A6 / S6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in114.7 in
Length174.3 in193.9 in
Width69.7 in73.8 in
Height52.8 in57.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,727 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested472578%
Total Not Requested134022%

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 surfaces0No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested109021%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 2.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Rearview camera200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Proximity key250Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Collision preparation system, rear100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
Media drive15No
Traffic + travel information25No
In-vehicle Internet150No
Wi-Fi hotspot50No
Handwriting recognition200No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Total Requested85033%
Total Not Requested169067%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0T

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

Option Package Details
Audi A6 / S6 A6 3.0 TDI

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
255/40YR19 tires400No
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%

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