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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: $35,575

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $100

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $992

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8V50V50
TrimAutomaticManualT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,000 $32,850
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,260 $30,879
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Body kit 1,100 1,100    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Multimedia Package     2,000 2,000
Preferred Package     2,000  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     550 550
Proximity key     450 450
Xenon HID headlights     800 800
Leather seating surfaces       200
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Body kit 881 881    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Multimedia Package     1,880 1,880
Preferred Package     1,880  
Metallic paint (extra cost)     517 517
Proximity key     423 423
Xenon HID headlights     752 752
Leather seating surfaces       188
Options (change) 9,190 8,490 5,800 4,000
Options (change) 8,132 7,487 5,452 3,760
Destination 650 650 875 875
Total Price $36,275 $35,575 $35,675 $37,725
Total Invoice $33,240 $32,595 $33,587 $35,514

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,377
Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8V50V50
TrimAutomaticManualT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Engine212hp R2232hp R2227hp I5227hp I5
TransmissionT6M6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9650, 12650, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/50-17205/50-17
Total Price$36,275$35,575$35,675$37,725
Adjustments for Features-9750-2,780-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$35,575$32,895$34,470
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0$1,575
Total Invoice$33,240$32,595$33,587$35,514
Adjustments for Features-8930-2,617-3,064
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,347$32,595$30,970$32,450
Cost Above Minimum$0$248$0$1,480

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year2008200820112011
ModelRX-8RX-8V50V50
TrimAutomaticManualT5T5 R-Design
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Wagon4dr Wagon
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rails   $250
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Rear bumper protector  $40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Compass   $0
Fog light, rear  $100$100
Steering-linked headlights  $150$150
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats$200$200  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50$50
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
Metal pedals $75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,650$1,675$4,455$4,930
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$2,780$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments-8930-2,617-3,064

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Volvo V50

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8V50
Body4dr Coupe4dr Wagon
Wheelbase106.4 in103.9 in
Length174.3 in178.0 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,571 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 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.644.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 Requested415071%
Total Not Requested170029%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested390077%
Total Not Requested115023%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%
Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested180080%
Total Not Requested45020%

Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5 R-Design

Xenon HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Total Requested50077%
Total Not Requested15023%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Surround sound250No
Traffic information25No
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested60049%
Total Not Requested62551%

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