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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: $27,645

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,578

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,333

Ford Mustang V6 Premium   
Difference: $7,117

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,960 $20,880 $27,420 $42,330
Base Invoice $29,566 $19,362 $25,248 $38,244
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo net 40 55 55  
All-weather floor mats 78 75 75  
Navigation system 2,000 1,995 1,995 1,995
Pony Package   750    
Comfort Group   575    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   345 345  
Safety and Security Package   995    
Xenon HID headlights   525 525 525
Satellite radio   195 195 195
Bluetooth cell phone link   395 395 395
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   65    
Rear spoiler     0  
Alarm     325  
Heated front seats     250  
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo net 32 48 48  
All-weather floor mats 62 65 65  
Navigation system 1,720 1,736 1,736 1,736
Pony Package   653    
Comfort Group   500    
Leather seating surfaces   0    
Interior Sport Appearance Package   300 300  
Safety and Security Package   866    
Xenon HID headlights   457 457 457
Satellite radio   170 170 170
Bluetooth cell phone link   344 344 344
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)   37    
Rear spoiler     0  
Alarm     283  
Heated front seats     218  
Options (change) 2,513 5,970 4,160 3,110
Options (change) 2,134 5,176 3,621 2,707
Destination 750 795 795 795
Gas Tax 0 0 0 1,300
Total Price $35,223 $27,645 $32,375 $47,535
Total Invoice $32,450 $25,333 $29,664 $43,046

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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: $3,748
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,587
Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2210hp V6300hp V8500hp V8
TransmissionM6M5M5M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9500, 6500, 6500, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-17235/55-17255/45-18
Total Price$35,223$27,645$32,375$47,535
Adjustments for Features-3,980-1500-235
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,243$27,495$32,375$47,300
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,880$19,805
Total Invoice$32,450$25,333$29,664$43,046
Adjustments for Features-3,667-1370-213
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,783$25,196$29,664$42,833
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$4,468$17,637

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year2010200820082008
ModelRX-8MustangMustangMustang
TrimGrand TouringV6 PremiumGT PremiumShelby GT500
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
5-speed manual $0$0 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250   
Universal garage door opener$100   
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350   
Stability control$400   
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo net$40$40$40 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200   
Interior air filter$0   
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300$300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler   $200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125   
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic headlights$125   
Boost gauge   $75
Compass $0  
Heated mirrors$25   
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50   
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50   
Outside temperature display$50   
Trip computer   $150
Visor mirror, driver $10$10$10
Visor mirror, passenger $10$10$10
Seats and Interior Trim 
All-weather floor mats$75$75$75 
Aluminum trim   $100
Center armrest(s), second row$50   
Door sill trim plates$100  $100
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Memory system, driver seat$200   
Metal pedals$75$75$75 
No leather in second row $-300$-300$-300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100   
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Total Value of Features$5,015$1,185$1,035$1,270
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,980$150$0$235
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,667-1370-213

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Ford Mustang

Model Year20102008
ModelRX-8Mustang
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length175.6 in187.6 in
Width69.7 in73.9 in
Height52.8 in55.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
Ford Mustang V6 Premium

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested900150%
Total Not Requested-300-50%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Pony Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Chrome grille (optional)0No
Bodyside stripes0No
235/55ZR17 tires400No
Rear spoiler200Yes
Total Requested32545%
Total Not Requested40055%
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%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%
Safety and Security Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Antilock brakes (ABS)400Yes
Traction control100Yes
Alarm100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested50080%
Total Not Requested12520%

Option Package Details
Ford Mustang GT Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Interior Sport Appearance Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Total Requested225100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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