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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: $31,795

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,608

Kia Optima SX   
Difference: $78

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200720072018
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualSX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $30,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $28,380
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Cargo mat 50 50  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Universal garage door opener     350
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Cargo net 32 32 42
Cargo mat 36 36  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Universal garage door opener     291
Options (change) 5,785 5,085 400
Options (change) 5,278 4,633 333
Destination 595 595 895
Total Price $32,815 $32,115 $31,795
Total Invoice $30,331 $29,686 $29,608

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,520
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,920
Model Year200720072018
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualSX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2245hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,815$32,115$31,795
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,765$32,115$26,245
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,331$29,686$29,608
Adjustments for Features-9710-5,168
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,360$29,686$24,440
Cost Above Minimum$0$326$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year200720072018
ModelRX-8RX-8Optima
TrimAutomaticManualSX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener  $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional)  $0
Laminated front side windows  $200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
LED headlights  $1000
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,175$3,125$8,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,550
Value of Feature Adjustments-9710-5,168

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20072018
ModelRX-8Optima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length174.3 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,220 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in58.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in56.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.6 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.9 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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested435074%
Total Not Requested150026%

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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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