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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: $33,915

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,613

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring   
Difference: $704

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102018
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $31,960 $32,750
Base Invoice $29,566 $30,964
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Cargo net 40 50
All-weather floor mats 78 90
Navigation system 2,000  
Door sill trim plates   150
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Cargo net 32 40
All-weather floor mats 62 72
Navigation system 1,720  
Door sill trim plates   120
Options (change) 2,818 290
Options (change) 2,459 232
Destination 750 875
Total Price $35,528 $33,915
Total Invoice $32,775 $32,071

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda MX-5 Miata RF Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,183
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $307
Model Year20102018
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2155hp I4
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG26/33 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/45-17
Total Price$35,528$33,915
Adjustments for Features-4300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,098$33,915
Total Invoice$32,775$32,071
Adjustments for Features-3970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,378$32,071

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

Model Year20102018
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
TrimGrand TouringRF Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power retractable rear window $350
Wind blocker, small $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Lane departure warning $200
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Power retractable roof section $2000
Sunroof$900 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player, remote $100
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Compass $0
Fog lights$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Steering-linked headlights $150
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 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
No leather in second row $-300
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 
Total Value of Features$5,250$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$430$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3970

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

Model Year20102018
ModelRX-8MX-5 Miata
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in90.9 in
Length175.6 in154.1 in
Width69.7 in68.3 in
Height52.8 in49.0 in
Curb Weight3,094 lb.2,445 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.0 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 ft34.5 ft3

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