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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,984

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $5,256

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,184

Mitsubishi Eclipse GT   
Difference: $4,522

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseRX-8
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Base Price $23,499 $28,599 $32,260
Base Invoice $22,222 $27,045 $29,878
Accessory Package 270    
Premium Sport Package 3,540    
5-speed shiftable automatic 1,000 1,000  
6-speed shiftable automatic     700
Cargo net     40
Cargo mat     50
Temporary spare tire     395
Accessory Package 232    
Premium Sport Package 3,108    
5-speed shiftable automatic 947 946  
6-speed shiftable automatic     645
Cargo net     32
Cargo mat     36
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 4,810 1,000 1,185
Options (change) 4,287 946 1,033
Destination 675 675 795
Total Price $28,984 $30,274 $34,240
Total Invoice $27,184 $28,666 $31,706

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mitsubishi Eclipse GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,606
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,068
Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseRX-8
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Engine263hp V6263hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T5T6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/26 MPG17/26 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 9140, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18235/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,984$30,274$34,240
Adjustments for Features0-300-2,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,984$29,974$31,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$990$0
Total Invoice$27,184$28,666$31,706
Adjustments for Features0-284-2,454
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,184$28,382$29,252
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,198$0

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Features Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082011
ModelEclipseEclipseRX-8
TrimGTSE V6Grand Touring
Body2dr Hatch2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Stability control $400$400
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$75 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished fuel door$100  
Rear spoiler$200$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals$75$75 
No leather in second row$-300$-300 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Power recliner, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100
Total Value of Features$1,775$2,075$4,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$300$2,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-284-2,454

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Specifications Comparison: Mitsubishi Eclipse vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelEclipseRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.4 in
Length179.7 in175.6 in
Width72.2 in69.7 in
Height53.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,538 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.8 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room51.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.4 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom29.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mitsubishi Eclipse GT

Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Bright-finished fuel door100No
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8039%
Total Not Requested12561%
Premium Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Rockford Fosgate, 650W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
No leather in second row-300No
Total Requested325096%
Total Not Requested1254%

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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