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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,083

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920192019
ModelRX-8WRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $31,795 $41,395
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 81 81
All-weather floor mats 78 81 81
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation Package   2,100  
Universal garage door opener   111 111
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   233 233
Door sill trim plates   161  
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 52 52
All-weather floor mats 62 52 52
Navigation system 1,720    
Navigation Package   1,863  
Universal garage door opener   72 72
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   151 151
Door sill trim plates   104  
Options (change) 3,413 2,767 506
Options (change) 2,908 2,294 327
Destination 670 885 885
Total Price $35,083 $35,447 $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: $2,446
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,154
Model Year200920192019
ModelRX-8WRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2268hp H4310hp H4
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9440, 9440, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/40-18235/35-19
Total Price$35,083$35,447$42,786
Adjustments for Features0-2,810-3,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,083$32,637$39,001
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$6,364

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year200920192019
ModelRX-8WRXWRX
TrimGrand TouringLimitedSTI Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
PIN Code Access $10$10
Power rear side windows $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential  $275
Limited-slip front differential  $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300 $300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0
Front splitter spoiler $200$200
Hood scoop $100$100
Painted brake calipers (optional)  $0
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Navigation map updates, three years $0$0
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Surround sound$250  
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge $75$75
Compass $0$0
Fog lights$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  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50  
Folding second row seats $300$300
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Wheels, dark finish $0$0
Total Value of Features$2,750$5,560$6,535
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,810$3,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-252-107

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Subaru WRX

Model Year20092019
ModelRX-8WRX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length175.6 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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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