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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: $31,090

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,724

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $4,427

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,300 $36,300 $46,170 $47,870
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,029 $33,487 $42,592 $44,160
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165        
Body kit 970 970        
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795    
Rear spoiler 360 360 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 95 95 95 95
Technology Package           7,500
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304        
Body kit 775 775        
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 710 710    
Rear spoiler 288 288 0 0    
All-weather floor mats 45 45 85 85 85 85
Technology Package           6,694
Options (change) 10,275 9,555 890 890 95 7,595
Options (change) 8,752 8,133 795 795 85 6,779
Destination 560 560 900 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $37,270 $36,550 $31,090 $38,090 $47,165 $57,665
Total Invoice $33,770 $33,151 $28,724 $35,182 $43,577 $53,139

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,472
Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2310hp I4435hp V8435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 9?, 9390, 12?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18255/40-19295/35-19
Total Price$37,270$36,550$31,090$38,090$47,165$57,665
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,490-1,640-1,490-2,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,220$36,550$29,600$36,450$45,675$55,350
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$6,850$16,075$25,750
Total Invoice$33,770$33,151$28,724$35,182$43,577$53,139
Adjustments for Features-9510-1,377-1,515-1,377-2,133
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,819$33,151$27,347$33,667$42,200$51,006
Cost Above Minimum$0$332$0$6,320$14,853$23,659

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year200620062015201520152015
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustangMustang
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumGT 50 Years Limited EditionShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100     
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0   
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100$100
Blind spot warning system    $200 
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear    $100 
High performance brake pads (optional)     $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75
Line lock   $50$50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350$350 $350
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$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$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15    
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable     $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0   
Body kit$0$0    
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0$0
Quarter window louvers    $150 
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 $200
Sunroof$900$900    
Infotainment 
App support     $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325    
CD player  $125$125$125$125
HD radio    $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25 
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100
Wi-Fi hotspot capability  $0$0$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25$25 
Performance meter  $150$150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50    
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300 $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat    $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100    
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0    
Synthetic suede steering wheel     $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical     $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0$0
Alloy wheels  $350$350$350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)    $0$0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0$0
Wheels, dark finish    $0$0
Transmission 
Launch control   $100$100$100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100     
Total Value of Features$4,315$3,265$4,755$4,905$4,755$5,580
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,490$1,640$1,490$2,315
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510-1,377-1,515-1,377-2,133

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length174.3 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in75.4 in
Height52.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,527 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in30.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.5 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
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested385063%
Total Not Requested221537%

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
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330063%
Total Not Requested196537%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options0No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
HD radio50No
Traffic + travel information25No
Unbranded, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested235055%
Total Not Requested195045%

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