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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: $26,528

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $9,560

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,259

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $8,742

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Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,140 $22,360
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,705 $20,667
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635 4,200 3,840
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 50 50
Cargo mat 50 50    
All-weather floor mats 78 78 78 78
Cargo organizer 70 70 150 150
Cassette player 225 225 200 200
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
215/45WR18       0
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277 3,865 3,533
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 40 40
Cargo mat 36 36    
All-weather floor mats 62 62 62 62
Cargo organizer 56 56 125 125
Cassette player 180 180 160 160
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,600 1,600
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 881 881    
215/45WR18       0
Options (change) 9,703 9,003 6,718 6,358
Options (change) 8,538 7,893 5,884 5,552
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $36,788 $36,088 $26,528 $29,388
Total Invoice $33,646 $33,001 $24,259 $26,889

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,625
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,892
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2156hp I4212hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9200, 7200, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/50-17215/50-17
Total Price$36,788$36,088$26,528$29,388
Adjustments for Features-1,635-66000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,153$35,428$26,528$29,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,860
Total Invoice$33,646$33,001$24,259$26,889
Adjustments for Features-1,495-60400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,151$32,397$24,259$26,889
Cost Above Minimum$0$246$0$2,630

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Stability control$400$400  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Infotainment 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,850$1,875$1,215$1,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,635$660$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,495-60400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Mazda6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in105.3 in
Length174.3 in186.8 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,288 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested355061%
Total Not Requested230039%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355070%
Total Not Requested150030%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Body kit0Yes
Body color grille (optional)0No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested370078%
Total Not Requested105022%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Cargo organizer
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo organizer100Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested140100%
Total Not Requested00%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Bose, 200W, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
215/50VR17 tires400No
Total Requested310075%
Total Not Requested105025%

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