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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: $31,681

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,514

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,130

Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX   
Difference: $3,294

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,960 $35,210 $26,855 $36,090
Base Invoice $29,566 $32,743 $25,023 $33,481
Cargo net 40 50 50 50
Cargo mat 50 95    
Navigation system 2,000      
Temporary spare tire 395      
Universal garage door opener   350 350 350
SX Base Package     3,085  
Launch Edition     2,900  
Cargo net 32 42 42 42
Cargo mat 36 78    
Navigation system 1,720      
Temporary spare tire 320      
Universal garage door opener   291 291 291
SX Base Package     2,842  
Launch Edition     2,665  
Options (change) 2,485 495 6,385 400
Options (change) 2,108 411 5,840 333
Destination 750 895 895 895
Gas Tax 0 -4,919 0 0
Total Price $35,195 $31,681 $34,135 $37,385
Total Invoice $32,424 $29,130 $31,758 $34,709

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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: $6,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,295
Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2154hp I4 PiH245hp I4245hp I4
TransmissionM6T6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9630, 10630, 10630, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,195$31,681$34,135$37,385
Adjustments for Features0-250-4,975-7,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,195$31,431$29,160$29,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,271$0$475
Total Invoice$32,424$29,130$31,758$34,709
Adjustments for Features0-230-4,629-7,195
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,424$28,900$27,129$27,514
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,771$0$385

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year2010201720172017
ModelRX-8OptimaOptimaOptima
TrimGrand TouringPlug-in Hybrid EXSXSX Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed   $850
Cruise control$150$150$150 
Heated steering wheel $100$100$100
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125$125$125
Sunshades, second row  $125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0
Around view cameras   $500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial   $200
Automatic braking, low-speed   $200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Forward collision warning   $200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Lane departure warning   $200
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250
Rearview camera $200$200 
Rollover sensor $50$50$50
Temporary spare tire$150 $150$150
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Second-row high console$250   
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents $100$100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Engine / Motor 
10 kWh battery pack $0  
3.3 kW onboard charger $0  
Automatic start / stop $150  
Exterior 
Active grille shutters $0  
Body kit $0  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 $25$25
Laminated front side windows $200$200$200
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0$0
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200
Rear spoiler$200 $200$200
Sunroof$900   
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100$100$100
App support $0$0$0
Apple CarPlay support $100$100$100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
HD radio $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player$50   
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Traffic 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
Wireless charging station   $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection  $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights   $200
Compass $0$0$0
Detailed driving style feedback $100  
Fog lights$125   
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display $25  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats   $200
Interior trim, special color  $0 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50  
Metal pedals$75 $75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150$150$150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100   
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels   $850
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Machined alloy wheels  $350 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0$0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100
Total Value of Features$4,075$4,325$9,050$11,825
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$250$4,975$7,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-230-4,629-7,195

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Optima

Model Year20102017
ModelRX-8Optima
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.4 in
Length175.6 in191.1 in
Width69.7 in73.2 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 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
Kia Optima Plug-in Hybrid EX

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

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
SX Base Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
LED headlights1000No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Proximity key250Yes
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Approach detection25No
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener125No
Total Requested110042%
Total Not Requested150058%
Launch Edition
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Interior trim, special color0No
Harman/Kardon, 630W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Rear reading lights0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested2508%
Total Not Requested300092%

Option Package Details
Kia Optima SX Limited

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

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