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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $27,265

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,355

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,745
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 100
Cargo net 40 40 50
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     325
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
All-weather floor mats 45 45 80
Cargo net 32 32 40
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     260
Options (change) 9,345 8,625 475
Options (change) 8,009 7,390 380
Destination 560 560 1,045
Total Price $36,340 $35,620 $27,265

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,585
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,834
Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2146hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/50-18
Total Price$36,340$35,620$27,265
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,560
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,290$35,620$23,705
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
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$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height 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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,815$2,765$6,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,560
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-186

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-3

Model Year20062019
ModelRX-8CX-3
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in101.2 in
Length174.3 in168.3 in
Width69.7 in69.6 in
Height52.8 in60.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,810 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft312.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.644.5 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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
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 Requested385063%
Total Not Requested221537%

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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested385073%
Total Not Requested141527%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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