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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: $30,128

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,565

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,971

Mazda Mazda6 i   
Difference: $4,913

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $18,550 $24,330
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,601 $22,482
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635 6,560 4,135
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Cargo net 40 40 40 40
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 70 70
All-weather floor mats 78 78 78 78
Rear spoiler 360 360 400 400
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
215/55VR17     0  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,760 1,760
235/45WR18       0
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277 5,598 3,806
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Cargo net 32 32 32 32
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 0 0
All-weather floor mats 62 62 62 62
Rear spoiler 288 288 0 0
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,600 1,600
215/55VR17     0  
Moonroof and Bose Package     1,408 1,408
235/45WR18       0
Options (change) 8,308 7,608 10,908 8,483
Options (change) 7,421 6,776 8,700 6,908
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $35,393 $34,693 $30,128 $33,483
Total Invoice $32,529 $31,884 $26,971 $30,060

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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: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,533
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9333, 10333, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17235/45-18
Total Price$35,393$34,693$30,128$33,483
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,090-3,040
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,418$34,693$28,038$30,443
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,405
Total Invoice$32,529$31,884$26,971$30,060
Adjustments for Features-8960-1,871-2,729
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,633$31,884$25,100$27,331
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0$2,231

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManualis
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150$150 
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
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
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,275$1,300$3,390$4,340
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,090$3,040
Value of Feature Adjustments-8960-1,871-2,729

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082009
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 Weight3,046 lb.3,259 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 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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
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 Requested420072%
Total Not Requested165028%

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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
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 Requested420083%
Total Not Requested85017%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 i

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Cruise control150Yes
Remote keyless entry225Yes
Remote window/roof operation15No
Aux input50No
Total Requested337564%
Total Not Requested186536%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

Option Package Details
Mazda Mazda6 s

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Trip computer150No
Fog lights125Yes
Alarm100No
Upgraded instruments0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Dual-zone climate control125No
Perimeter approach lighting25No
Blind spot warning system200No
Interior ambient lighting150No
Automatic climate control, front200No
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Automatic headlights100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Total Requested265060%
Total Not Requested180040%
Moonroof and Bose Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
MP3-compatible player50No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 333W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested110054%
Total Not Requested95046%

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