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

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Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,716

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $7,057

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,490

Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport   
Difference: $5,542

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGS Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $24,699
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $23,657
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 89
Body kit 1,100 1,100 999
All-weather floor mats 78 78 75
Cargo organizer 70 70 59
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 63
Body kit 881 881 875
All-weather floor mats 62 62 55
Cargo organizer 56 56 45
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Options (change) 7,388 6,688 1,222
Options (change) 6,569 5,924 1,038
Destination 650 650 795
Total Price $34,473 $33,773 $26,716
Total Invoice $31,677 $31,032 $25,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GS Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,957
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,458
Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGS Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2162hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T4
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$34,473$33,773$26,716
Adjustments for Features-9750-175
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,498$33,773$26,541
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$31,677$31,032$25,490
Adjustments for Features-8960-167
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,781$31,032$25,323
Cost Above Minimum$0$251$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year200820082012
ModelRX-8RX-8Eclipse
TrimAutomaticManualGS Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Compass  $0
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
Metal pedals $75$75
No leather in second row  $-300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,825$1,850$2,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$175
Value of Feature Adjustments-8960-167

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Eclipse

Model Year20082012
ModelRX-8Eclipse
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.4 in
Length174.3 in180.4 in
Width69.7 in72.2 in
Height52.8 in53.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,270 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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested375064%
Total Not Requested210036%

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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested375074%
Total Not Requested130026%

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