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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,286

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $1,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelRX-8RX-8WRXWRX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $31,795 $41,395
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Body kit 970 970    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Cargo net 40 40 81 81
All-weather floor mats 60 60 81 81
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Navigation Package     2,100  
Universal garage door opener     111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     233 233
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Body kit 775 775    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Cargo net 32 32 52 52
All-weather floor mats 45 45 52 52
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Navigation Package     1,863  
Universal garage door opener     72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     151 151
Options (change) 10,315 9,595 2,606 506
Options (change) 8,784 8,165 2,190 327
Destination 560 560 885 885
Total Price $37,310 $36,590 $35,286 $42,786

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Subaru WRX Limited
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Subaru WRX STI Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,819
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,776
Model Year2006200620192019
ModelRX-8RX-8WRXWRX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$37,310$36,590$35,286$42,786
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,845-4,820
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,260$36,590$31,441$37,966
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$6,525

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year2006200620192019
ModelRX-8RX-8WRXWRX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
AWD  $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access  $10$10
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Torque vectoring, brake-based  $100$100
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
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$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential   $275
Limited-slip front differential   $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler  $200$200
Hood scoop  $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
Navigation map updates, three years  $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Boost gauge  $75$75
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125$125 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Wheels, dark finish  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,490$2,440$6,285$7,260
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,845$4,820
Value of Feature Adjustments-9510-335-137

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20062019
ModelRX-8WRX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,277 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested485080%
Total Not Requested121520%

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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

Option Package Details
Subaru WRX STI Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested150100%
Total Not Requested00%

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