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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: $32,985

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,708

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,551

Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,333

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManuali Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,750 $29,990
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $26,204 $28,316
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
All-weather floor mats 78 78 100 100
Rear spoiler 360 360 435 435
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 70 70
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Technology Package     1,785 1,785
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cargo net 32 32 40 40
All-weather floor mats 62 62 80 80
Rear spoiler 288 288 348 348
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 56 56
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,600 1,600
Technology Package     1,428 1,428
Options (change) 8,308 7,608 4,440 4,440
Options (change) 7,421 6,776 3,552 3,552
Destination 650 650 795 795
Total Price $35,393 $34,693 $32,985 $35,225
Total Invoice $32,529 $31,884 $30,551 $32,663

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda Mazda6 i Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,423
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,851
Model Year2008200820132013
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManuali Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2170hp I4272hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5T6
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$32,985$35,225
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,990-3,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,418$34,693$29,995$32,135
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$2,140
Total Invoice$32,529$31,884$30,551$32,663
Adjustments for Features-8960-2,769-2,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,633$31,884$27,782$29,798
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0$2,016

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year2008200820132013
ModelRX-8RX-8Mazda6Mazda6
TrimAutomaticManuali Grand Tourings Grand Touring
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  $1100
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000 
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
Rearview camera  $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 audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $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
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$4,290$4,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,990$3,090
Value of Feature Adjustments-8960-2,769-2,865

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mazda Mazda6

Model Year20082013
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 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 radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%

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 radio200No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested102554%
Total Not Requested87546%

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