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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: $31,820

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $3,850

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,066

Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,378

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $30,695
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $28,991
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
All-weather floor mats 60 60 125
Cargo mat 50 50 75
Cargo net 40 40 50
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
All-weather floor mats 45 45 100
Cargo mat 36 36 60
Cargo net 32 32 40
Options (change) 9,395 8,675 250
Options (change) 8,045 7,426 200
Destination 560 560 875
Total Price $36,390 $35,670 $31,820
Total Invoice $33,063 $32,444 $30,066

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,887
Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2184hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9231, 11
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-19
Total Price$36,390$35,670$31,820
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-6,185
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,670$25,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,063$32,444$30,066
Adjustments for Features-9540-5,844
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,109$32,444$24,222
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year200620062017
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$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
Following distance indicator  $25
Forward collision warning  $200
G-vectoring control  $100
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear air vents  $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows  $200
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Road sign information  $75
Steering-linked headlights  $150
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
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 height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Wheels, dark finish  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$3,515$2,465$8,650
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$6,185
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-5,844

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Mazda6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.4 in
Length174.3 in191.5 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,180 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in56.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.7 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420069%
Total Not Requested186531%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested420080%
Total Not Requested106520%

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