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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A8 / S8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,615

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $80,210

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,627

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $75,156

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAutomaticManualS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $114,900 $114,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $106,858 $106,858
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Cargo net 40 40    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Wood trim     0 0
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Body kit 881 881    
Cargo net 32 32    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Wood trim     0 0
Options (change) 9,230 8,530 0 0
Options (change) 8,164 7,519 0 0
Destination 650 650 925 925
Total Price $36,315 $35,615 $115,825 $115,825
Total Invoice $33,272 $32,627 $107,783 $107,783

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $61,465
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $57,705
Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAutomaticManualS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2520hp V8605hp V8
TransmissionT6M6T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18275/35-21275/35-21
Total Price$36,315$35,615$115,825$115,825
Adjustments for Features-9750-19,020-17,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,615$96,805$98,555
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$1,750
Total Invoice$33,272$32,627$107,783$107,783
Adjustments for Features-8930-17,699-16,071
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,379$32,627$90,084$91,712
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$1,628

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year2008200820162016
ModelRX-8RX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimAutomaticManualS8S8 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850 
Cruise control$150$150 $150
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100$100
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Power door closers  $300$300
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Power trunk closer  $350$350
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Sunshade, rear, power  $225$225
Sunshades, second row, power  $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Around view cameras  $500$500
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system   $0
Collision preparation system, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning  $200 
Full-size spare tire  $225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200 
Lane departure warning  $200 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0 
Rear side airbags  $300$300
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Temporary spare tire$150$150  
Wide-view front camera  $150$150
Wide-view rear camera  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment  $50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250  
Ski sack  $50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation  $100$100
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles  $15$15
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250$250
Rear dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Residual heat  $50$50
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200$200
Laminated rear side windows  $100$100
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200
HD radio  $50$50
In-vehicle Internet  $150$150
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Cornering lights  $50$50
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Headlight washers  $50$50
Interior ambient lighting, configurable  $150$150
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Leather door panel trim  $250$250
Massage, driver seat  $100$100
Massage, passenger seat  $100$100
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150
Metal pedals $75  
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 headrest height adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat  $100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Wood trim  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering  $1000$1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$3,650$2,675$21,695$19,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$19,020$17,270
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-17,699-16,071

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi A8 / S8

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8A8 / S8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in117.8 in
Length174.3 in202.6 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height52.8 in57.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.4,686 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.21.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested397568%
Total Not Requested187532%

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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested397579%
Total Not Requested107521%

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