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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: $28,095

Mazda Mazda3 Premium   
Difference: $5,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092019
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $26,500
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 50 75
All-weather floor mats 78 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   325
Door sill trim plates   125
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 40
Cargo mat 36 60
All-weather floor mats 62 80
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   260
Door sill trim plates   100
Options (change) 1,463 675
Options (change) 1,224 540
Destination 670 920
Total Price $33,133 $28,095

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda3 Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,788
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $29,362
Model Year20092019
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2186hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-18
Total Price$33,133$28,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,133$23,345

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20092019
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringPremium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850
Cruise control$150 
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Driver drowsiness monitor $150
Following distance indicator $25
Forward collision warning $200
G-vectoring control $100
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning $200
Lane keeping assist $400
Pedestrian detection $50
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 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support $100
App support $0
Apple CarPlay support $100
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Head-up display (HUD) $350
Heated mirrors$25 
LED headlights $1000
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Metal pedals$75 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,650$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,750
Value of Feature Adjustments0-247

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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 Year20092019
ModelRX-8Mazda3
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.3 in
Length175.6 in183.5 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,072 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft313.2 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 Premium

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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