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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: $22,215

Mazda CX-3 Sport   
Difference: $5,743

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082021
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,790
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 50
All-weather floor mats 78 78 100
Sport Package   1,300  
Door sill trim plates     100
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 40
All-weather floor mats 62 62 80
Sport Package   1,118  
Door sill trim plates     80
Options (change) 873 2,173 250
Options (change) 702 1,820 200
Destination 650 650 1,175
Total Price $27,958 $29,258 $22,215

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-3 Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,263
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $24,529
Model Year200820082021
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2232hp R2146hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18215/60-16
Total Price$27,958$29,258$22,215
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,958$28,808$20,695
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0

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

Model Year200820082021
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-3
TrimAutomaticManualSport
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
Brake assist  $50
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $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
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for audio system  $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,450$2,900$3,970
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-414-94

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

Model Year20082021
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 Manual

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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