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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Legacy Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Legacy Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,004

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $3,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,539

Subaru Legacy 3.6R   
Difference: $2,567

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Legacy
TrimBase (manual)3.6R
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $25,095
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,533
Shinka Package 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Rear spoiler 360 393
Body kit 970  
Limited Package   3,500
Sunroof   995
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   186
Universal garage door opener   85
Shinka Package 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,668
Rear spoiler 288 295
Body kit 775  
Limited Package   3,288
Sunroof   829
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   121
Universal garage door opener   55
Options (change) 9,495 7,159
Options (change) 8,088 6,256
Destination 560 750
Total Price $36,490 $33,004
Total Invoice $33,106 $30,539

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Legacy

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.6R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,571
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,422
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Legacy
TrimBase (manual)3.6R
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2256hp H6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/50-17
Total Price$36,490$33,004
Adjustments for Features0-3,085
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,490$29,919
Total Invoice$33,106$30,539
Adjustments for Features0-2,855
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,106$27,684

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Legacy
TrimBase (manual)3.6R
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,390$5,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,085
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,855

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru Legacy

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Legacy
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in108.3 in
Length174.3 in186.4 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,600 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%
Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested200063%
Total Not Requested120037%

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