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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: $32,625

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $2,985

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,723

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $1,676

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $29,990
Base Invoice $24,458 $28,206
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo mat 50 75
Cargo net 40 50
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Floor mats   115
AWD   1,500
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo mat 36 62
Cargo net 32 42
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Floor mats   93
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 8,615 1,740
Options (change) 7,381 1,622
Destination 560 895
Total Price $35,610 $32,625
Total Invoice $32,399 $30,723

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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: $9,020
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,359
Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (manual)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2260hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$35,610$32,625
Adjustments for Features0-6,035
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$26,590
Total Invoice$32,399$30,723
Adjustments for Features0-5,683
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,399$25,040

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062016
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 
911 assist $25
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
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
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 air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Power release, second row seats $50
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,690$8,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,035
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,683

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062016
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.3,585 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
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%

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