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Mazda RX-8 vs. Buick Encore Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Buick Encore Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,055

Buick Encore   
Difference: $6,465

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,796

Buick Encore   
Difference: $4,535

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Encore
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $24,200
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $23,232
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795
Leather Group     2,510
Sunroof     800
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 700
Leather Group     2,410
Sunroof     704
Options (change) 9,245 8,525 4,105
Options (change) 7,932 7,313 3,814
Destination 560 560 750
Total Price $36,240 $35,520 $29,055
Total Invoice $32,950 $32,331 $27,796

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Buick Encore

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Buick Encore
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,245
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,131
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Encore
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-18
Total Price$36,240$35,520$29,055
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-4,110
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,190$35,520$24,945
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,950$32,331$27,796
Adjustments for Features-9550-3,932
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,995$32,331$23,864
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Encore
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Active noise reduction  $0
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Knee airbag, passenger  $75
Rear side airbags  $300
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Laminated front side windows  $200
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,665$2,615$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$4,110
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-3,932

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Buick Encore

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Encore
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in100.6 in
Length174.3 in168.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in65.2 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,191 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft318.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.648.4 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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested335055%
Total Not Requested271545%

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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335064%
Total Not Requested191536%

Option Package Details
Buick Encore

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%
Leather Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Heated steering wheel100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
AC power outlet100No
Remote start150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Total Requested137552%
Total Not Requested127548%

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