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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,540

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $10,020

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,840

Kia Sportage EX   
Difference: $8,523

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $21,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,650
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360 150
Cargo net 40 40  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,200
Luxury Package     1,500
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288 120
Cargo net 32 32  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,075
Luxury Package     1,300
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 2,850
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 2,495
Destination 560 560 695
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $25,540
Total Invoice $32,982 $32,363 $23,840

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,419
Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2173hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/60-16
Total Price$36,280$35,560$25,540
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$24,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,982$32,363$23,840
Adjustments for Features-9550-1,232
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,363$22,608
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding  $350
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Tow hook(s), front  $40
Tow hook(s), rear  $25
Wheel-lip moldings  $75
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,740$2,690$4,010
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-1,232

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062010
ModelRX-8Sportage
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.5 in
Length174.3 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height52.8 in66.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,231 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft323.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.666.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested330054%
Total Not Requested276546%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested330063%
Total Not Requested196537%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage EX

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Unbranded, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested155068%
Total Not Requested72532%

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