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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,360

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,160

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,897

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,434

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,310 $33,710
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,399 $31,059
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Rear spoiler 360 360   0
Pony Package     995  
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights     920 920
Polished alloy wheels       495
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Rear spoiler 288 288   0
Pony Package     866  
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights     801 801
Polished alloy wheels       431
Options (change) 9,245 8,525 4,255 3,755
Options (change) 7,932 7,313 3,703 3,268
Destination 560 560 795 795
Total Price $36,240 $35,520 $31,360 $38,260
Total Invoice $32,950 $32,331 $28,897 $35,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang V6 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,060
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,398
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V6 PremiumGT Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2305hp V6412hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18
Total Price$36,240$35,520$31,360$38,260
Adjustments for Features-1,820-77000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,420$34,750$31,360$38,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$6,900
Total Invoice$32,950$32,331$28,897$35,122
Adjustments for Features-1,655-70100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,295$31,630$28,897$35,122
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$6,225

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)V6 PremiumGT Premium
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 
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25
Safety key  $5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Interior air filter$0$0  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Exterior 
Sunroof$900$900  
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
HD radio  $50$50
Media drive  $15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,840$2,790$2,020$2,020
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,820$770$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,655-70100

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length174.3 in188.1 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height52.8 in55.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,448 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in29.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.4 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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200No
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
Heated mirrors25No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested372558%
Total Not Requested269042%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated front seats200No
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
Heated mirrors25No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested317557%
Total Not Requested244043%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights125No
Fog lights125Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
235/50WR18 tires400No
Special exterior trim0No
Total Requested70057%
Total Not Requested52543%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%
Electronics Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested60056%
Total Not Requested46544%

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