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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-5 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-5 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,835

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,835

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,855

Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,589

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-5
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $28,570
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,759
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Cargo mat 50 50 60
All-weather floor mats 60 60 100
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Technology Package     1,155
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Cargo net 32 32 40
Cargo mat 36 36 48
All-weather floor mats 45 45 80
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Technology Package     1,028
Options (change) 9,395 8,675 1,365
Options (change) 8,045 7,426 1,196
Destination 560 560 900
Total Price $36,390 $35,670 $30,835
Total Invoice $33,063 $32,444 $29,855

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-5

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,258
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-5
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9225, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/55-19
Total Price$36,390$35,670$30,835
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-4,135
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,670$26,700
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,063$32,444$29,855
Adjustments for Features-9540-4,004
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,109$32,444$25,851
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8CX-5
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
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
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 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,265$2,215$6,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$4,135
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-4,004

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda CX-5

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8CX-5
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in179.3 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in65.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,213 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft334.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.664.8 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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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
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 Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

Option Package Details
Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested25019%
Total Not Requested110081%

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