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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fiesta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fiesta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,050

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $13,640

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,090

Ford Fiesta SEL   
Difference: $11,653

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Fiesta
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $16,600
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $15,984
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo organizer 70 70 115
All-weather floor mats 60 60 150
Cargo net 40 40  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Upgrade Package     820
Sunroof     745
Leather seating surfaces     825
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo organizer 56 56 100
All-weather floor mats 45 45 131
Cargo net 32 32  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Upgrade Package     714
Sunroof     648
Leather seating surfaces     718
Options (change) 7,415 6,695 2,655
Options (change) 6,344 5,725 2,311
Destination 560 560 795
Total Price $34,410 $33,690 $20,050
Total Invoice $31,362 $30,743 $19,090

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fiesta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Fiesta SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,055
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,171
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Fiesta
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2120hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 980, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18195/50-16
Total Price$34,410$33,690$20,050
Adjustments for Features-2,305-1,2550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,105$32,435$20,050
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$31,362$30,743$19,090
Adjustments for Features-2,101-1,1450
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,261$29,598$19,090
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Fiesta
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
911 assist  $25
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
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
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Spotter mirror(s)  $50
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats, second row (optional)  $0
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$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$4,340$3,290$2,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$1,255$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,101-1,1450

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Fiesta

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Fiesta
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in98.0 in
Length174.3 in173.6 in
Width69.7 in66.8 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,579 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in49.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in31.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.8 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
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 Requested312552%
Total Not Requested294048%

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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested312559%
Total Not Requested214041%

Option Package Details
Ford Fiesta SEL

Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo net40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Upgrade Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Alarm100No
Additional chrome trim0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested45082%
Total Not Requested10018%

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