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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: $36,390

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $425

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620212021
ModelRX-8CX-5CX-5
TrimBase (automatic)Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $35,385 $37,505
Shinka Package 6,885    
Navigation system 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 60 125 125
Cargo mat 50 70 70
Cargo net 40 60 60
Rear spoiler 360    
Shinka Package 5,923    
Navigation system 1,721    
All-weather floor mats 45 100 100
Cargo mat 36 56 56
Cargo net 32 48 48
Rear spoiler 288    
Options (change) 9,395 255 255
Options (change) 8,045 204 204
Destination 560 1,175 1,175
Total Price $36,390 $36,815 $38,935

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda CX-5 Grand Touring Reserve
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,963
Model Year200620212021
ModelRX-8CX-5CX-5
TrimBase (automatic)Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2250hp I4250hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/27 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/55-19225/55-19
Total Price$36,390$36,815$38,935
Adjustments for Features0-7,460-7,460
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,390$29,355$31,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,120

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

Model Year200620212021
ModelRX-8CX-5CX-5
TrimBase (automatic)Grand Touring ReserveSignature
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850
Cruise control$150  
Power liftgate $350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100
Following distance indicator $25$25
Forward collision warning $200$200
G-vectoring control $100$100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200$200
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents $100$100
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325  
HD radio $50$50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound $250$250
Traffic information $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Automatic headlights $125$125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300$300
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat $200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,415$10,875$10,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$7,460$7,460
Value of Feature Adjustments0-279-264

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

Model Year20062021
ModelRX-8CX-5
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.2 in
Length174.3 in179.1 in
Width69.7 in72.5 in
Height52.8 in65.3 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,836 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 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 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft330.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.659.6 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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430071%
Total Not Requested176529%

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