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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: $24,040

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $4,113

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,122

Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring   
Difference: $3,856

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,435 $27,860 $31,000 $22,435
Base Invoice $24,470 $25,785 $28,681 $20,726
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 700 700  
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 78 78 78 75
Satellite radio 430 430 430 430
CD changer, in-dash 500     500
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 645 645  
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 62 62 62 60
Satellite radio 344 344 344 344
CD changer, in-dash 400     400
Options (change) 1,048 1,248 1,248 1,045
Options (change) 838 1,083 1,083 836
Destination 670 670 670 560
Total Price $28,153 $29,778 $32,918 $24,040
Total Invoice $25,978 $27,538 $30,434 $22,122

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,058
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,783
Model Year2009200920092006
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine212hp R2212hp R2212hp R2170hp I4
TransmissionT6T6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG16/23 MPG25/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6300, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,153$29,778$32,918$24,040
Adjustments for Features0-1,725-4,525-1,045
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,153$28,053$28,393$22,995
Cost Above Minimum$100$0$340$0
Total Invoice$25,978$27,538$30,434$22,122
Adjustments for Features0-1,595-4,184-962
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,978$25,943$26,250$21,160
Cost Above Minimum$35$0$307$0

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

Model Year2009200920092006
ModelRX-8RX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportTouringGrand TouringTouring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250 
Universal garage door opener $100$100 
Wind blocker, small   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Roll bar   $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350$350 
Stability control $400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75$75 
Traction control $100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Interior air filter$0$0$0 
Intermittent wipers   $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300 
Exterior 
Convertible top   $3000
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50$50
Surround sound  $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125 
Fog lights $125$125$125
Heated mirrors  $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver   $10
Visor mirror, passenger   $10
Xenon HID headlights $500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row$75$75$75 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50$50 
Heated front seats  $200 
Leather seating surfaces  $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Power recliner, driver seat  $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat  $100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$2,450$4,175$6,975$3,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,725$4,525$1,045
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,595-4,184-962

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata features.

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

Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Wheelbase106.4 in91.7 in
Length175.6 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in67.7 in
Height52.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda MX-5 Miata specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda MX-5 Miata Touring

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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