Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2015 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2008

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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,880

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $7,820

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,920

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,547

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152008
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,250 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,547 $24,458
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Navigation system   2,000
Body kit   1,100
Rear spoiler   360
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Sport suspension (upgrade) 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
Heated front seats 460  
Proximity key 460  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Navigation system   1,721
Body kit   881
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 6,600 8,795
Options (change) 6,070 7,812
Destination 850 650
Total Price $43,700 $35,880
Total Invoice $39,467 $32,920

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,240
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,217
Model Year20152008
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Engine208hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)25/34 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,700$35,880
Adjustments for Features-2,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,120$35,880
Total Invoice$39,467$32,920
Adjustments for Features-2,3300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,137$32,920

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksAutomatic
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Roll bar$200 
Side curtain airbags $350
Tires, run-flat$150 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
No leather in second row$-300 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,105$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,3300

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelRoadsterRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in106.4 in
Length146.8 in174.3 in
Width66.3 in69.7 in
Height54.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume8.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mini Roadster John Cooper Works

MINI Connected with navigation
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Center armrest(s), front row75Yes
Smartphone integration0No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Total Requested67582%
Total Not Requested15018%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested290050%
Total Not Requested295050%

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