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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: $27,834

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $4,336

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,109

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $3,632

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGT
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $23,699
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $22,411
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Cargo net 40 40  
Cargo mat 50 50  
FX Accessory Package     270
Premium Sport Package     3,270
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Cargo net 32 32  
Cargo mat 36 36  
FX Accessory Package     232
Premium Sport Package     2,871
Options (change) 5,785 5,085 3,540
Options (change) 5,278 4,633 3,103
Destination 650 650 595
Total Price $32,870 $32,170 $27,834
Total Invoice $30,386 $29,741 $26,109

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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: $2,561
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,989
Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGT
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2263hp V6
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9650, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$32,870$32,170$27,834
Adjustments for Features-2,475-1,4250
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,395$30,745$27,834
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0
Total Invoice$30,386$29,741$26,109
Adjustments for Features-2,288-1,3170
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,098$28,424$26,109
Cost Above Minimum$0$326$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGT
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control$400$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $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
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door  $100
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,600$2,550$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,475$1,425$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,288-1,3170

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082006
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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310053%
Total Not Requested275047%

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
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested285056%
Total Not Requested220044%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

FX Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 pedals75No
235/45VR18 tires400No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested275073%
Total Not Requested102527%

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