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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: $27,270

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,863

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,042

Mazda Mazda3 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,253

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $25,995
Base Invoice $28,681 $24,869
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 60
Cargo mat 50 70
All-weather floor mats 78 100
Navigation system 2,000  
Universal garage door opener   125
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 48
Cargo mat 36 50
All-weather floor mats 62 80
Navigation system 1,720  
Universal garage door opener   100
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 3,463 480
Options (change) 2,944 378
Destination 670 795
Total Price $35,133 $27,270
Total Invoice $32,295 $26,042

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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: $9,863
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,163
Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2184hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$35,133$27,270
Adjustments for Features0-2,000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,133$25,270
Total Invoice$32,295$26,042
Adjustments for Features0-1,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$24,132

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
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 
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals$75 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$1,750$3,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,910

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092014
ModelRX-8Mazda3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,800 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 Grand Touring

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

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