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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,630

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $9,023

Lowest Total Invoice: $25,494

Mitsubishi Lancer SEL   
Difference: $7,163

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8Lancer
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,095
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $21,359
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Body kit 1,100 1,100  
All-weather floor mats 78 78 80
Rear spoiler 360 360 290
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,800
Sight and Sound Package     1,500
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Body kit 881 881  
All-weather floor mats 62 62 65
Rear spoiler 288 288 245
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,625
Sight and Sound Package     1,335
Options (change) 9,268 8,568 3,670
Options (change) 8,194 7,549 3,270
Destination 650 650 865
Total Price $36,353 $35,653 $26,630
Total Invoice $33,302 $32,657 $25,494

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Lancer SEL
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,093
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,160
Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8Lancer
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2168hp I4
TransmissionT6M6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9710, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/60-16
Total Price$36,353$35,653$26,630
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,345
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,378$35,653$24,285
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$33,302$32,657$25,494
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,245
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,409$32,657$23,249
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year200820082017
ModelRX-8RX-8Lancer
TrimAutomaticManualSEL
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Surround sound  $250
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350 
Machined alloy wheels  $350
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Touring suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,350$3,375$5,720
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,245

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Mitsubishi Lancer

Model Year20082017
ModelRX-8Lancer
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.7 in
Length174.3 in182.1 in
Width69.7 in69.4 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,889 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.3 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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested265045%
Total Not Requested320055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265052%
Total Not Requested240048%

Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Lancer SEL

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60083%
Total Not Requested12517%
Sight and Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
Rockford Fosgate, 710W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested50045%
Total Not Requested60055%

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