Mini Roadster Mini Roadster 2015 Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011

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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: $35,755

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,038

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,199

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20152011
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGrand Touring
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,250 $32,260
Base Invoice $32,547 $29,878
Heated windshield washer nozzles 100  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,500  
Leather seating surfaces 1,500  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 500  
Heated front seats 500  
Proximity key 500  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 250  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,250 700
Satellite radio - one year subscription 250  
Navigation system   2,000
Heated windshield washer nozzles 90  
MINI Connected with navigation 1,380  
Leather seating surfaces 1,380  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 460  
Heated front seats 460  
Proximity key 460  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 230  
6-speed shiftable automatic 1,150 645
Satellite radio - one year subscription 230  
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 6,350 2,700
Options (change) 5,840 2,365
Destination 850 795
Total Price $43,450 $35,755
Total Invoice $39,237 $33,038

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,614
Model Year20152011
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGrand Touring
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$43,450$35,755
Adjustments for Features-1,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,695$35,755
Total Invoice$39,237$33,038
Adjustments for Features-1,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,652$33,038

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Features Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152011
ModelRoadsterRX-8
TrimJohn Cooper WorksGrand Touring
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 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Convertible top$3000 
Hood scoop$100 
Retractable rear spoiler$400 
Sunroof $900
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
Satellite radio $200
Satellite radio - one year subscription$250 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
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 
Memory system, driver seat $200
No leather in second row$-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$6,655$4,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5850

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Specifications Comparison: Mini Roadster vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152011
ModelRoadsterRX-8
Body2dr Convertible4dr Coupe
Wheelbase97.1 in106.4 in
Length146.8 in175.6 in
Width66.3 in69.7 in
Height54.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,833 lb.3,094 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 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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