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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: $35,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $40,545

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $38,026

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $75,100 $83,900 $112,500
Base Invoice $29,878 $69,844 $78,028 $104,627
Temporary spare tire 395      
Navigation system 2,000      
Wood trim       0
Temporary spare tire 320      
Navigation system 1,720      
Wood trim       0
Options (change) 2,395 0 0 0
Options (change) 2,040 0 0 0
Destination 795 895 895 895
Total Price $35,450 $75,995 $84,795 $113,395
Total Invoice $32,713 $70,739 $78,923 $105,522

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $30,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $28,908
Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2333hp V6420hp V8520hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9630, 14630, 14630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18255/45-19255/45-19265/35-21
Total Price$35,450$75,995$84,795$113,395
Adjustments for Features0-9,795-9,795-15,570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$66,200$75,000$97,825
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,800$31,625
Total Invoice$32,713$70,739$78,923$105,522
Adjustments for Features0-9,118-9,117-14,489
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$61,621$69,806$91,033
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$8,185$29,412

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

Model Year2011201420142014
ModelRX-8A8 / S8A8 / S8A8 / S8
TrimGrand TouringA8 3.0TA8 4.0TS8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0$0
Hands-free trunk or liftgate $100$100$100
Power door closers $300$300$300
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Power trunk closer $350$350$350
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power   $225
Sunshades, second row, power   $225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0$0$0
Collision preparation system, rear   $100
Full-size spare tire $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150   
Wide-view front camera   $150
Wide-view rear camera   $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50$50$50
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15$15$15
Rear air vents $100$100 
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250
Rear dual-zone climate control   $125
Residual heat $50$50$50
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Laminated front side windows   $200
Laminated rear side windows   $100
Rear spoiler$200   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
In-vehicle Internet $150$150$150
Media drive $15$15$15
SD Card slot $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot $50$50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75
Cornering lights $50$50$50
Fog light, rear $100$100$100
Headlight washers $50$50$50
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
LED headlights   $1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300
Leather door panel trim   $250
Massage, driver seat   $100
Massage, passenger seat   $100
Memory system, passenger seat $150$150$150
Metal pedals$75   
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power headrest height adjuster, driver seat $50$50$50
Power headrest height adjuster, passenger seat $50$50$50
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25$25$25
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic suede headliner   $650
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300
Wood trim $300$300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering   $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000$1000$1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,325$12,120$12,120$17,895
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,795$9,795$15,570
Value of Feature Adjustments0-9,118-9,117-14,489

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

Model Year20112014
ModelRX-8A8 / S8
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in117.8 in
Length175.6 in202.2 in
Width69.7 in76.7 in
Height52.8 in57.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.8 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 in37.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.2 ft3

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