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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi R8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi R8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,620

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $130,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,408

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $122,681

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8R8R8
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $162,900 $189,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $151,497 $176,607
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Cargo net 40 40    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 545 545
Metallic paint (extra cost)     575 575
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Cargo net 32 32    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
All-weather floor mats 45 45 507 507
Metallic paint (extra cost)     535 535
Options (change) 9,345 8,625 1,120 1,120
Options (change) 8,009 7,390 1,042 1,042
Destination 560 560 1,250 1,250
Gas Tax 0 0 1,300 1,300
Total Price $36,340 $35,620 $166,570 $193,570
Total Invoice $33,027 $32,408 $155,089 $180,199

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi R8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $122,685
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $115,013
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8R8R8
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2540hp V10610hp V10
TransmissionT6M6S7S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9550, 13140, 5
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/35-19245/35-19
Total Price$36,340$35,620$166,570$193,570
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,595-11,370
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,620$157,975$182,200
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$24,225
Total Invoice$33,027$32,408$155,089$180,199
Adjustments for Features-9540-8,003-10,585
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,073$32,408$147,086$169,614
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$22,528

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8R8R8
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V10V10 Plus
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
7-speed automated manual  $1200$1200
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Ceramic brake rotors   $4000
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75$75
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera  $200$200
Secondary collision brake assist  $25$25
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500$500
Mid-engine configuration  $0$0
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Carbon fiber body panels   $250
Carbon fiber engine cover   $0
Carbon fiber front splitter spoiler   $300
Carbon fiber mirror housings   $100
Carbon fiber rear diffuser   $200
Carbon fiber wing-type rear spoiler   $400
Rear spoiler$200$200  
Retractable rear spoiler  $400 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity  $0$0
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player, remote  $100$100
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
Surround sound  $250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Chronometer  $100$100
Compass  $0$0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Fog lights$125$125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display  $250$250
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Performance meter  $150$150
Power-folding mirrors  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Carbon fiber trim   $200
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100 
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 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Upholstered instrument panel  $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100$100
Total Value of Features$5,090$4,040$12,635$15,410
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,595$11,370
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-8,003-10,585

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Audi R8

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8R8
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in76.4 in
Height52.8 in48.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.23.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft34.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.68.0 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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested352558%
Total Not Requested254042%

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
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested327562%
Total Not Requested199038%

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