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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,600

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,593

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,304

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,039

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $22,900
Base Invoice $28,681 $21,901
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 40
Cargo mat 50 50
All-weather floor mats 78 80
Sunroof wind deflector 60 60
Navigation system 2,000  
Tech Package   1,400
Universal garage door opener   75
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   200
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 32
Cargo mat 36 40
All-weather floor mats 62 64
Sunroof wind deflector 48 48
Navigation system 1,720  
Tech Package   1,204
Universal garage door opener   60
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   160
Options (change) 3,523 1,905
Options (change) 2,992 1,608
Destination 670 795
Total Price $35,193 $25,600
Total Invoice $32,343 $24,304

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,918
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,348
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2167hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9265, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$35,193$25,600
Adjustments for Features0-325
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,193$25,275
Total Invoice$32,343$24,304
Adjustments for Features0-309
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,343$23,995

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass $0
Interior ambient lighting $150
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Total Value of Features$1,575$1,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$325
Value of Feature Adjustments0-309

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Mazda3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,257 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.8 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Alarm100No
Blind spot warning system200No
Total Requested92567%
Total Not Requested45033%

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