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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: $32,200

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $3,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,975

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,356

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $25,095
Shinka Package 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,000
Premium Package   2,000
AWD   1,500
Shinka Package 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Navigation Package   895
Premium Package   1,785
AWD   1,400
Options (change) 8,525 4,500
Options (change) 7,313 4,080
Destination 560 800
Total Price $35,520 $32,200
Total Invoice $32,331 $29,975

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Sportage SX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,530
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,206
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,520$32,200
Adjustments for Features0-5,210
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,520$26,990
Total Invoice$32,331$29,975
Adjustments for Features0-4,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,331$25,125

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated driver seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Power release, second row seats $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Total Value of Features$3,115$8,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,210
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,850

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Sportage
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in174.8 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in64.4 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,466 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft326.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.654.6 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 wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 Requested380072%
Total Not Requested146528%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested175100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Cargo cover75No
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Proximity key250Yes
Cooled or ventilated driver seat150No
Total Requested72534%
Total Not Requested142566%

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