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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: $32,820

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,833

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,071

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,586

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $30,600 $39,095 $55,845
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $28,917 $36,945 $52,773
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
All-weather floor mats 78 78 120 120 120
Rear spoiler 360 360 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 395 395 405 405  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 795 795  
Body kit 1,100 1,100      
Convenience Package         3,000
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
All-weather floor mats 62 62 114 114 114
Rear spoiler 288 288 0 0  
Temporary spare tire 320 320 385 385  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 755 755  
Body kit 881 881      
Convenience Package         2,850
Options (change) 9,268 8,568 1,320 1,320 3,120
Options (change) 8,194 7,549 1,254 1,254 2,964
Destination 650 650 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $36,353 $35,653 $32,820 $41,315 $61,165
Total Invoice $33,302 $32,657 $31,071 $39,099 $57,937

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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: $4,613
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,283
Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2310hp I4460hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionT6M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$36,353$35,653$32,820$41,315$61,165
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,055-2,055-2,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,378$35,653$30,765$39,260$58,910
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$8,495$28,145
Total Invoice$33,302$32,657$31,071$39,099$57,937
Adjustments for Features-8930-1,945-1,945-2,136
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,409$32,657$29,126$37,154$55,801
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$8,028$26,675

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082008201820182018
ModelRX-8RX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimAutomaticManualEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
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 
Active noise reduction  $0  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25$25$25
Active glove box  $100$100$100
Brake assist  $50$50$50
High performance brake pads (optional)    $0
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Line lock  $50$50$50
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Safety key  $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$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
Drivetrain 
Differential cooler    $0
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential    $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0 
Body kit$0$0   
Body kit (gray/black)  $0$0$0
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200 
Sunroof$900$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100$100
App support  $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
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$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25$25 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750 
Performance meter  $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50$50
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100$100  $100
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100
Synthetic suede steering wheel    $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical    $500
Additional powertrain and chassis calibration options  $0$0$0
Alloy wheels$350$350  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350$350 
Performance steering system (optional)    $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0
Wheels, dark finish    $0
Transmission 
Launch control    $100
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$5,000$4,025$6,080$6,080$6,280
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,055$2,055$2,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-1,945-1,945-2,136

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20082018
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length174.3 in188.5 in
Width69.7 in75.4 in
Height52.8 in54.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,543 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 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 in42.7 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 in29.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested365062%
Total Not Requested220038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
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 key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310061%
Total Not Requested195039%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic + travel information25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
No leather in second row-300No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Satellite radio200No
Dual-zone climate control125No
Unbranded, 9 speakers350No
Apple CarPlay support100No
Android Auto support100No
Total Requested215059%
Total Not Requested150041%

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