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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,845

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,825

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,575

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,869

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,145
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,144
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 100
Cargo mat 50 50 75
Cargo net 40 40 50
Premium Equipment Package     1,600
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
All-weather floor mats 45 45 80
Cargo mat 36 36 60
Cargo net 32 32 40
Premium Equipment Package     1,376
Options (change) 9,395 8,675 1,825
Options (change) 8,045 7,426 1,556
Destination 560 560 875
Total Price $36,390 $35,670 $25,845
Total Invoice $33,063 $32,444 $24,575

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,130
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,040
Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$36,390$35,670$25,845
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,635
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,670$23,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,063$32,444$24,575
Adjustments for Features-9540-2,506
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,109$32,444$22,069
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda3
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
G-vectoring control  $100
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,465$2,415$5,050
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,635
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-2,506

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Mazda3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,900 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.4 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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410068%
Total Not Requested196532%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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 mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested116522%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring

Premium Equipment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100Yes
Navigation system600Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Heated steering wheel100No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
LED tail lights0No
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only750No
Total Requested95046%
Total Not Requested110054%

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