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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: $35,375

Kia Sportage SX   
Difference: $955

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,018

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $482

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $32,700
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,950
Shinka Package 6,885  
Cargo mat 50 95
Cargo net 40 50
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Floor mats   135
AWD   1,500
Shinka Package 5,923  
Cargo mat 36 80
Cargo net 32 42
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Floor mats   108
AWD   1,425
Options (change) 9,335 1,780
Options (change) 8,000 1,655
Destination 560 895
Total Price $36,330 $35,375
Total Invoice $33,018 $33,500

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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: $9,315
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,435
Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2240hp I4
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG20/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9320, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/45-19
Total Price$36,330$35,375
Adjustments for Features0-8,360
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,330$27,015
Total Invoice$33,018$33,500
Adjustments for Features0-7,917
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,018$25,583

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Sportage
TrimBase (automatic)SX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Forward collision warning $200
Hill descent control $250
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
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
Interior air filter$0 
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 
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 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for external devices $0
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Outside temperature display$50 
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,540$11,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$8,360
Value of Feature Adjustments0-7,917

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Sportage

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Sportage
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in105.1 in
Length174.3 in176.4 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,765 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft330.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.660.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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 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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
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 Requested430071%
Total Not Requested176529%

Option Package Details
Kia Sportage SX

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

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