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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: $29,740

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,487

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $3,852

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,310 $33,710 $48,810
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,399 $31,059 $44,161
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Rear spoiler 360 360 295 0  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights       920  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Rear spoiler 288 288 257 0  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights       801  
Options (change) 7,695 6,995 2,635 3,260 2,340
Options (change) 6,931 6,286 2,293 2,837 2,036
Destination 595 595 795 795 795
Total Price $34,725 $34,025 $29,740 $37,765 $51,945
Total Invoice $31,984 $31,339 $27,487 $34,691 $46,992

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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: $2,605
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,305
Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2305hp V6412hp V8550hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9500, 8500, 8500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/60-17235/50-18255/40-19
Total Price$34,725$34,025$29,740$37,765$51,945
Adjustments for Features-2,380-1,3300-775-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,345$32,695$29,740$36,990$51,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$7,250$21,405
Total Invoice$31,984$31,339$27,487$34,691$46,992
Adjustments for Features-2,192-1,2250-712-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,792$30,114$27,487$33,979$46,268
Cost Above Minimum$0$322$0$6,492$18,781

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20072007201220122012
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Vehicle health reports  $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
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Interior air filter$0$0   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25$25
Front splitter spoiler    $200
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
Media drive  $15$15$15
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Navigation, turn-by-turn  $25$25$25
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for external devices  $0$0$0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights   $125 
Boost gauge    $75
Compass    $0
Fog lights$125$125 $125 
Heated mirrors$25$25   
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200   
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,625$3,575$2,245$3,020$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,380$1,330$0$775$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,192-1,2250-712-724

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20072012
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
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 Requested317554%
Total Not Requested267546%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested262552%
Total Not Requested242548%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

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%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

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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