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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: $29,330

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $5,145

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,108

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $4,606

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201120112011
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,845 $32,845 $48,645
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $23,965 $30,265 $43,999
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Rear spoiler 360 360 295 0  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Temporary spare tire 395 395      
Electronics Package     2,340 2,340 2,340
Xenon HID headlights       525  
Security Package       395  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Rear spoiler 288 288 257 0  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Temporary spare tire 320 320      
Electronics Package     2,036 2,036 2,036
Xenon HID headlights       457  
Security Package       344  
Options (change) 8,090 7,390 2,635 3,260 2,340
Options (change) 7,251 6,606 2,293 2,837 2,036
Destination 650 650 850 850 850
Total Price $35,175 $34,475 $29,330 $36,955 $51,835
Total Invoice $32,359 $31,714 $27,108 $33,952 $46,885

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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: $2,860
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,505
Model Year20082008201120112011
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$35,175$34,475$29,330$36,955$51,835
Adjustments for Features-2,985-2,0100-925-800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,190$32,465$29,330$36,030$51,035
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$6,700$21,705
Total Invoice$32,359$31,714$27,108$33,952$46,885
Adjustments for Features-2,746-1,8490-850-724
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,613$29,865$27,108$33,102$46,161
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0$5,994$19,053

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008201120112011
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   
Universal garage door opener$100$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Safety key  $5$5$5
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Temporary spare tire$150$150 $150 
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
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
USB port  $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   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150
Outside temperature display$50$50   
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10$10
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 
Metal pedals $75$75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300$-300
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,975$4,000$1,990$2,915$2,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,985$2,010$0$925$800
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,746-1,8490-850-724

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082011
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.3,454 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
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 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
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested252550%
Total Not Requested252550%

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

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%
Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested125100%

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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