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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,815

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $4,317

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $4,210

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8V50
TrimAutomaticT5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $29,715
Base Invoice $24,458 $27,932
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Navigation system 2,000 2,205
Climate Package   412
AWD   1,850
Premium Package   2,480
Metallic paint (extra cost)   475
Proximity key   450
Xenon HID headlights   800
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Navigation system 1,721 1,896
Climate Package   354
AWD   1,739
Premium Package   2,132
Metallic paint (extra cost)   408
Proximity key   387
Xenon HID headlights   688
Options (change) 7,730 8,672
Options (change) 6,963 7,604
Destination 650 745
Total Price $34,815 $39,132
Total Invoice $32,071 $36,281

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $497
Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8V50
TrimAutomaticT5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
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$34,815$39,132
Adjustments for Features0-4,005
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,815$35,127
Total Invoice$32,071$36,281
Adjustments for Features0-3,713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,071$32,568

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8V50
TrimAutomaticT5
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Rear bumper protector $40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Traffic information $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 fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$2,525$6,530
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,005
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,713

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8V50
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in177.7 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height52.8 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.3,548 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 in38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.662.9 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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested425073%
Total Not Requested160027%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested50071%
Total Not Requested20029%
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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%

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