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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: $24,695

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,923

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,559

Mazda Mazda3 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,564

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $23,145
Base Invoice $29,878 $22,144
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
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) 563 675
Options (change) 450 540
Destination 795 875
Total Price $33,618 $24,695
Total Invoice $31,123 $23,559

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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: $9,798
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,399
Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2184hp I4
TransmissionM6M6
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$33,618$24,695
Adjustments for Features0-875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,618$23,820
Total Invoice$31,123$23,559
Adjustments for Features0-835
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,123$22,724

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8Mazda3
TrimGrand TouringGrand 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 
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 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Black grille (optional) $0
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player$50 
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
USB port $25
Voice control for audio system $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Digital instruments $0
Head-up display (HUD) $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
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 
Total Value of Features$2,500$3,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$875
Value of Feature Adjustments0-835

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda3

Model Year20112018
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.2,900 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 Mazda3 Grand Touring

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

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