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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: $29,127

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $1,853

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,454

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $896

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimAutomaticManualWRX Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $26,450
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $24,935
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 32
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Body kit 1,100 1,100  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sport Package   1,300  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 28
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Body kit 881 881  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,846
Sport Package   1,118  
Options (change) 3,895 5,195 2,032
Options (change) 3,242 4,360 1,874
Destination 650 650 645
Total Price $30,980 $32,280 $29,127
Total Invoice $28,350 $29,468 $27,454

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,123
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,036
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimAutomaticManualWRX Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2224hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6100, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$30,980$32,280$29,127
Adjustments for Features0-450-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,980$31,830$26,857
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0
Total Invoice$28,350$29,468$27,454
Adjustments for Features0-411-2,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,350$29,057$25,314
Cost Above Minimum$0$707$0

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

Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
TrimAutomaticManualWRX Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
AWD  $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100$100
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
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats  $200
Metal pedals $75$75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$1,975$2,425$4,245
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-411-2,140

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI features.

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

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Impreza / WRX / STI
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.1 in
Length174.3 in180.3 in
Width69.7 in68.5 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,017 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.16.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.3 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

Option Package Details
Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested60075%
Total Not Requested20025%

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