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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,978

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $742

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,439

Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring   
Difference: $45

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (manual)s Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $29,810
Base Invoice $24,458 $28,146
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo net 40 40
All-weather floor mats 60 78
Rear spoiler 360 400
Sunroof wind deflector 50 70
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Technology Package   1,785
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo net 32 32
All-weather floor mats 45 62
Rear spoiler 288 320
Sunroof wind deflector 40 56
Navigation system 1,721 1,600
Technology Package   1,428
Options (change) 8,725 4,373
Options (change) 7,466 3,498
Destination 560 795
Total Price $35,720 $34,978
Total Invoice $32,484 $32,439

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,792
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,874
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (manual)s Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2272hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,720$34,978
Adjustments for Features0-3,050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,720$31,928
Total Invoice$32,484$32,439
Adjustments for Features0-2,829
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,484$29,610

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (manual)s 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
Remote window/roof operation $15
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
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$1,490$4,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,050
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,829

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Mazda6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in109.8 in
Length174.3 in193.7 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,547 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 seat100Yes
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 Requested440084%
Total Not Requested86516%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s Grand Touring

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested122564%
Total Not Requested67536%

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