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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,835

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,830

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,030

Kia Optima EX   
Difference: $8,021

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072009
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,690
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $19,255
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,200
Premium Package     1,300
Convenience Package     970
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,075
Premium Package     1,160
Convenience Package     865
Options (change) 7,335 6,635 3,470
Options (change) 6,643 5,998 3,100
Destination 595 595 675
Total Price $34,365 $33,665 $24,835
Total Invoice $31,696 $31,051 $23,030

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,630
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,764
Model Year200720072009
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2175hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/50-17
Total Price$34,365$33,665$24,835
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,315$33,665$23,685
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$31,696$31,051$23,030
Adjustments for Features-9680-1,066
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,728$31,051$21,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$323$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072009
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Proximity key$250$250 
Sunshade, rear  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,200$2,150$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,150
Value of Feature Adjustments-9680-1,066

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072009
ModelRX-8Optima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.1 in
Length174.3 in189.0 in
Width69.7 in71.1 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,158 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.0 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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325056%
Total Not Requested260044%

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 seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325064%
Total Not Requested180036%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima EX

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Infinity, 360W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested90062%
Total Not Requested55038%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Sunshade, rear125No
Power-adjustable pedals125No
Total Requested20019%
Total Not Requested85081%

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