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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $29,804

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $3,861

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,527

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $3,415

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8EclipseEclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGTSE V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,499 $28,599
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,222 $27,045
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 1,100 1,100 1,820 1,820
Cargo net 40 40    
Cargo mat 50 50    
Premium Sport Package     3,540  
Accessory Package     270  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 881 881 1,290 1,290
Cargo net 32 32    
Cargo mat 36 36    
Premium Sport Package     3,108  
Accessory Package     232  
Options (change) 7,280 6,580 5,630 1,820
Options (change) 6,479 5,834 4,630 1,290
Destination 650 650 675 675
Total Price $34,365 $33,665 $29,804 $31,094
Total Invoice $31,587 $30,942 $27,527 $29,010

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,136
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,831
Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8EclipseEclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGTSE V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2263hp V6263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9650, 9140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$34,365$33,665$29,804$31,094
Adjustments for Features-2,425-1,4500-300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,940$32,215$29,804$30,794
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$990
Total Invoice$31,587$30,942$27,527$29,010
Adjustments for Features-2,229-1,3330-280
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,358$29,609$27,527$28,730
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0$1,203

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year2008200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8EclipseEclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGTSE V6
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250  
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 $400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Interior air filter$0$0  
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass  $0$0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Metal pedals $75$75$75
No leather in second row  $-300$-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,525$2,550$1,100$1,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,425$1,450$0$300
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,229-1,3330-280

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Eclipse
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.4 in
Length174.3 in179.7 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,275 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in44.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.7 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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested350060%
Total Not Requested235040%

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 seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested325064%
Total Not Requested180036%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200No
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
No leather in second row-300No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75Yes
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Total Requested292587%
Total Not Requested45013%
Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%

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