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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo S40 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo S40 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,275

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,205

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,240

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,921

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8S40
TrimAutomaticT5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $32,350
Base Invoice $24,458 $30,409
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Body kit 1,100  
Rear spoiler 360  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Climate Package   675
Metallic paint (extra cost)   525
Xenon HID headlights   800
Leather seating surfaces   200
Proximity key   450
AWD   1,450
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Body kit 881  
Rear spoiler 288  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,721 2,073
Climate Package   634
Metallic paint (extra cost)   494
Xenon HID headlights   752
Leather seating surfaces   188
Proximity key   423
AWD   1,363
Options (change) 9,190 6,305
Options (change) 8,132 5,927
Destination 650 825
Total Price $36,275 $39,480
Total Invoice $33,240 $37,161

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo S40

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $235
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $683
Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8S40
TrimAutomaticT5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2227hp I5
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9160, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18205/50-17
Total Price$36,275$39,480
Adjustments for Features0-3,440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,275$36,040
Total Invoice$33,240$37,161
Adjustments for Features0-3,238
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,240$33,923

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8S40
TrimAutomaticT5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $25
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Compass $0
Fog light, rear $100
Headlight washers $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100
Folding passenger seat $150
Folding second row seats $300
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $50
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,200$5,640
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,440
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,238

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo S40

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8S40
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in176.2 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,495 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.9 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested435074%
Total Not Requested150026%

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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