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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,185

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,644

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimBase (manual)WRX STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $32,995
Base Invoice $24,458 $31,044
Sport Package 1,300  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Body kit 970  
All-weather floor mats 60 55
Rear spoiler 360  
Fog lights   395
Sport Package 1,118  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Body kit 775  
All-weather floor mats 45 33
Rear spoiler 288  
Fog lights   257
Options (change) 3,190 450
Options (change) 2,626 290
Destination 560 625
Total Price $30,185 $34,070
Total Invoice $27,644 $31,959

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,537
Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimBase (manual)WRX STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2300hp H4
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6140, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-17
Total Price$30,185$34,070
Adjustments for Features0-1,895
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,185$32,175
Total Invoice$27,644$31,959
Adjustments for Features0-1,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,644$30,181

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimBase (manual)WRX STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350 
Stability control$400 
Tire-pressure monitor$75 
Traction control$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275
Limited-slip front differential $500
Exterior 
Hood scoop $100
Rear spoiler$200 
Second rear spoiler $150
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50 
Visor mirror, driver $10
Visor mirror, passenger $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$1,925$3,820
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,895
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,778

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in99.4 in
Length174.3 in175.4 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height52.8 in56.7 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,351 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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