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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: $26,480

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,663

Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,145

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $24,990
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,283
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 78 78 100
Cargo net 40 40 50
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Door sill trim plates     100
Universal garage door opener     125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     175
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
All-weather floor mats 62 62 80
Cargo net 32 32 40
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Door sill trim plates     80
Universal garage door opener     100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     140
Options (change) 8,208 7,508 550
Options (change) 7,345 6,700 440
Destination 650 650 940
Total Price $35,293 $34,593 $26,480
Total Invoice $32,453 $31,808 $25,663

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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: $11,063
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,018
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2232hp 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$35,293$34,593$26,480
Adjustments for Features-9750-3,225
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,318$34,593$23,255
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,453$31,808$25,663
Adjustments for Features-8970-3,125
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,556$31,808$22,538
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0

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

Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualGrand 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
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $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
Rear wiper  $175
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
Satellite radio  $200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
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
Metal pedals $75 
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,375$2,400$5,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$3,225
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-3,125

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

Model Year20082017
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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365062%
Total Not Requested220038%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365072%
Total Not Requested140028%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-3 Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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