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Mazda RX-8 vs. Dodge Challenger Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Dodge Challenger Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,945

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,885

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8ChallengerChallenger
TrimAutomaticManualR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,770 $43,875
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $28,575 $42,452
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395 75  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 360 360 150  
R/T Plus Package     2,000  
Media Center 430N     545 545
Sound Group II     1,195  
Xenon HID headlights     695  
6-speed manual     0  
Sunroof     995 995
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320 67  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Rear spoiler 288 288 134  
R/T Plus Package     1,780  
Media Center 430N     480 485
Sound Group II     1,063  
Xenon HID headlights     619  
6-speed manual     0  
Sunroof     886 886
Options (change) 8,090 7,390 5,655 1,540
Options (change) 7,251 6,606 5,029 1,371
Destination 650 650 995 995
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,000
Total Price $35,175 $34,475 $36,420 $47,410
Total Invoice $32,359 $31,714 $34,599 $45,818

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Dodge Challenger

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $715
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,707
Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8ChallengerChallenger
TrimAutomaticManualR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2376hp V8470hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9368, 8276, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18245/45-20
Total Price$35,175$34,475$36,420$47,410
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,505-1,930
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,200$34,475$34,915$45,480
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$10,565
Total Invoice$32,359$31,714$34,599$45,818
Adjustments for Features-8970-1,430-1,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,462$31,714$33,169$43,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0$10,784

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year2008200820122012
ModelRX-8RX-8ChallengerChallenger
TrimAutomaticManualR/TSRT8 392
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel   $100
Remote start   $150
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
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
Rear air vents  $100$100
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100$100
Hood scoop  $100$100
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
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio - one year subscription  $250$250
Surround sound  $250 
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Performance meter   $150
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Metal pedals $75$75 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150$150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500
Alloy wheels$350$350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels   $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,850$1,875$3,380$3,805
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,505$1,930
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-1,430-1,865

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Dodge Challenger

Model Year20082012
ModelRX-8Challenger
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in116.0 in
Length174.3 in197.7 in
Width69.7 in75.7 in
Height52.8 in57.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,720 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.2 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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested455078%
Total Not Requested130022%

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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

Option Package Details
Dodge Challenger R/T

6-speed manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manual0No
Hill start assist75No
Metal pedals75No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
R/T Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Boston Acoustics, 276W, 6 speakers350No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Compass0No
Alarm100No
Remote start150No
Total Requested127568%
Total Not Requested60032%
Media Center 430N
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60098%
Total Not Requested152%
Sound Group II
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250No
DVD-compatible player0No
Boston Acoustics, 368W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested615100%

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