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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,660

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,360

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,233

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20072009
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimAutomaticSport
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,435 $22,750
Base Invoice $24,458 $21,030
Cargo net 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 45
Rear spoiler 360 350
CD changer, in-dash 500 500
Body kit 970 1,145
Convenience Package   1,160
Cargo net 32 32
All-weather floor mats 45 36
Rear spoiler 288 280
CD changer, in-dash 400 400
Body kit 775 916
Convenience Package   996
Options (change) 1,930 3,240
Options (change) 1,540 2,660
Destination 595 670
Total Price $28,960 $26,660
Total Invoice $26,593 $24,360

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,770
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,576
Model Year20072009
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimAutomaticSport
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine212hp R2167hp I4
TransmissionT6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16205/50-16
Total Price$28,960$26,660
Adjustments for Features0-1,470
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,960$25,190
Total Invoice$26,593$24,360
Adjustments for Features0-1,343
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,593$23,017

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20072009
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimAutomaticSport
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manual $0
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Roll bar $200
Side curtain airbags$350 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0 
Intermittent wipers $0
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Exterior 
Convertible top $3000
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Trip computer $150
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,695
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,470
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,343

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata

Model Year20072009
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.4 in91.7 in
Length174.3 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height52.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.2,441 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in50.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in0.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft35.3 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50No
Total Requested20080%
Total Not Requested5020%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125No
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested82575%
Total Not Requested27525%

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