Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Kia Cadenza Kia Cadenza 2014

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Cadenza Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Cadenza Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,250

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,700

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,965

Kia Cadenza Premium   
Difference: $5,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620142014
ModelRX-8CadenzaCadenza
TrimBase (manual)PremiumLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $35,100 $42,400
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,455 $39,115
Shinka Package 6,165    
Cargo net 40 50 50
Navigation system 2,000    
Cargo mat 50    
Luxury Package   3,000  
Shinka Package 5,304    
Cargo net 32 40 40
Navigation system 1,721    
Cargo mat 36    
Luxury Package   2,670  
Options (change) 8,255 3,050 50
Options (change) 7,093 2,710 40
Destination 560 800 800
Total Price $35,250 $38,950 $43,250
Total Invoice $32,111 $26,965 $39,955

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Cadenza

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Cadenza Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,410
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,684
Model Year200620142014
ModelRX-8CadenzaCadenza
TrimBase (manual)PremiumLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2293hp V6293hp V6
TransmissionM6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/28 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9550, 12550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-18245/40-19
Total Price$35,250$38,950$43,250
Adjustments for Features0-5,110-6,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,250$33,840$37,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$3,185
Total Invoice$32,111$26,965$39,955
Adjustments for Features0-3,538-5,751
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,111$23,427$34,204
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$10,777

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year200620142014
ModelRX-8CadenzaCadenza
TrimBase (manual)PremiumLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist $50$50
Lane departure warning  $200
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for external devices $0$0
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Automatic headlights $125$125
Compass $0$0
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Heated second row seats $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350 
Polished alloy wheels$350 $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,665$7,775$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,110$6,225
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,538-5,751

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Cadenza

Model Year20062014
ModelRX-8Cadenza
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.0 in
Length174.3 in195.5 in
Width69.7 in72.8 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,668 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.9 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested466583%
Total Not Requested95017%

Option Package Details
Kia Cadenza Premium

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
First-aid kit15No
Total Requested50016%
Total Not Requested259084%

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