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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: $33,855

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $738

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,922

Ford Mustang GT Premium   
Difference: $886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,160 $43,125
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $26,734 $38,872
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 55  
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75  
Rear spoiler 360 360 0  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,995 1,995
Comfort Group     575  
3.55 axle ratio     300  
Xenon HID headlights     525 525
Alarm     375  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 48  
All-weather floor mats 62 62 65  
Rear spoiler 288 288 0  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,736 1,736
Comfort Group     500  
3.55 axle ratio     261  
Xenon HID headlights     457 457
Alarm     326  
Options (change) 8,208 7,508 3,900 2,520
Options (change) 7,345 6,700 3,393 2,193
Destination 650 650 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,293 $34,593 $33,855 $47,740
Total Invoice $32,453 $31,808 $30,922 $43,160

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,467
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,143
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$35,293$34,593$33,855$47,740
Adjustments for Features-3,395-2,420-4900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,898$32,173$33,365$47,740
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$14,375
Total Invoice$32,453$31,808$30,922$43,160
Adjustments for Features-3,122-2,225-4480
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,331$29,583$30,474$43,160
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0$12,686

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150 $150
5-speed manual  $0 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350  
Stability control$400$400  
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$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  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125  
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150$150 
Boost gauge   $75
Compass  $0 
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Metal pedals $75  
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,640$3,665$1,735$1,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,395$2,420$490$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,122-2,225-4480

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length174.3 in187.6 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height52.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,374 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in46.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in30.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested307553%
Total Not Requested277547%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25No
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested252550%
Total Not Requested252550%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

3.55 axle ratio
FeatureValueRequested?
3.55 axle ratioNo
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Total Requested300100%
Total Not Requested00%
Alarm
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Comfort Group
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested35054%
Total Not Requested30046%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

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