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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: $31,630

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $2,943

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,944

Ford Mustang EcoBoost Premium   
Difference: $1,853

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,000 $29,645 $36,395 $47,795
Base Invoice $28,681 $28,014 $34,393 $45,166
All-weather floor mats 78 95 95 95
Temporary spare tire 395 195 195  
Satellite radio 430      
Navigation system 2,000 795 795  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Technology Package       7,500
All-weather floor mats 62 90 90 90
Temporary spare tire 320 185 185  
Satellite radio 344      
Navigation system 1,720 755 755  
Rear spoiler   0 0  
Technology Package       7,125
Options (change) 2,903 1,085 1,085 7,595
Options (change) 2,446 1,030 1,030 7,215
Destination 670 900 900 900
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $34,573 $31,630 $38,380 $57,590
Total Invoice $31,797 $29,944 $36,323 $54,581

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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: $4,173
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,017
Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2310hp I4435hp V8526hp V8
TransmissionM6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/50-18235/50-18295/35-19
Total Price$34,573$31,630$38,380$57,590
Adjustments for Features0-1,230-1,380-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,573$30,400$37,000$55,560
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,600$25,160
Total Invoice$31,797$29,944$36,323$54,581
Adjustments for Features0-1,164-1,306-1,924
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,797$28,780$35,017$52,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,237$23,877

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2009201620162016
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringEcoBoost PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT350
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Active noise reduction $0  
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Safety key $5$5$5
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300$300 
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit (gray/black) $0$0$0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Aux input$50   
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
HD radio   $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Surround sound$250   
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 
Compass $0$0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25$25$25 
Performance meter $150$150$150
Spotter mirror(s) $50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signal repeaters in hood  $0 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100$100$100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat$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
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish   $0
Transmission 
Launch control  $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$3,905$4,055$4,705
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,230$1,380$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,164-1,306-1,924

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20092016
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length175.6 in188.3 in
Width69.7 in75.4 in
Height52.8 in54.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
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

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, front200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Total Requested255059%
Total Not Requested175041%

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