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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: $25,595

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,698

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,508

Mazda MX-5 Miata Sport   
Difference: $2,607

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020102009
ModelRX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand TouringSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Base Price $26,495 $31,960 $22,750
Base Invoice $24,527 $29,566 $21,030
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 700  
Cargo net 40 40 40
All-weather floor mats 78 78 45
Satellite radio 430   430
CD changer, in-dash 500   500
Convenience Package     1,160
6-speed shiftable automatic 0 645  
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 62 62 36
Satellite radio 344   344
CD changer, in-dash 400   400
Convenience Package     996
Options (change) 1,048 818 2,175
Options (change) 838 739 1,808
Destination 750 750 670
Total Price $28,293 $33,528 $25,595
Total Invoice $26,115 $31,055 $23,508

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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: $3,828
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,734
Model Year201020102009
ModelRX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand TouringSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Engine212hp R2212hp R2167hp I4
TransmissionT6T6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG16/23 MPG22/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 4
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-16
Total Price$28,293$33,528$25,595
Adjustments for Features0-5,425-1,320
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,293$28,103$24,275
Cost Above Minimum$190$0$0
Total Invoice$26,115$31,055$23,508
Adjustments for Features0-5,025-1,212
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,115$26,030$22,296
Cost Above Minimum$85$0$0

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

Model Year201020102009
ModelRX-8RX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimSportGrand TouringSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Convertible
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener $100 
Wind blocker, small  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Roll bar  $200
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Stability control $400 
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Convertible top  $3000
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,425$7,850$3,745
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,425$1,320
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,025-1,212

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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 Year20102009
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 Sport

CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
MP3-compatible player50Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Power locks275Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Outside temperature display50Yes
Total Requested95086%
Total Not Requested15014%

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