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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Porsche 911 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $51,380

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model911911911911911911911RX-8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $77,800 $90,500 $92,100 $104,800 $103,100 $135,500 $160,700 $32,260
Comfort Package 1,750 1,750 1,750 1,750        
Infotainment Package 3,010 3,010 3,010 3,010        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710 710 710      
Audio controls on steering wheel 615 615 615 615 365 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 950 950     950      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650 650 650    
Power front seats         1,550      
PCM         2,110      
Satellite radio         750 750 750  
Heated front seats         525 525 525  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         420      
Navigation system               2,000
Comfort Package 0 0 0 0        
Infotainment Package 0 0 0 0        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0 0      
Audio controls on steering wheel 0 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Limited-slip rear differential 0 0     0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0 0 0    
Power front seats         0      
PCM         0      
Satellite radio         0 0 0  
Heated front seats         0 0 0  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror         0      
Navigation system               1,720
Options (change) 7,685 7,685 6,735 6,735 8,030 1,925 1,275 2,000
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1,720
Destination 950 950 950 950 950 950 950 795
Total Price $86,435 $99,135 $99,785 $112,485 $112,080 $138,375 $162,925 $35,055

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche 911 Targa
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $49,545
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,525
Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model911911911911911911911RX-8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine345hp H6385hp H6345hp H6385hp H6408hp H6500hp H6530hp H6232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6M6M6M6S7M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDAWDRWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 13385, 13385, 13385, 13235, 9385, 13385, 13300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/40-18235/35-19235/40-18235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$86,435$99,135$99,785$112,485$112,080$138,375$162,925$35,055
Adjustments for Features-1,835-2,335-8,635-4,335-2,560-4,885-11,5850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$84,600$96,800$91,150$108,150$109,520$133,490$151,340$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,200$6,550$23,550$24,920$48,890$66,740$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011201120112011201120112011
Model911911911911911911911RX-8
TrimCarreraCarrera STargaTarga SCarrera GTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150$150$150$150 $150
7-speed automated manual      $1200 
RWD$0$0  $0  $0
AWD  $1700$1700 $1700$1700 
Accessories 
Proximity key       $250
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual       $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Wind blocker  $300     
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Auto-raising roll bars / headrests  $500     
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Ceramic brake rotors      $4000 
Side curtain airbags       $350
Torque vectoring, brake-based      $100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder       $25
Rear seat pass-through       $100
Second-row high console       $250
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Electronically-variable engine mounts (performance-oriented)      $500 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable    $500   
Rear-engine configuration$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Body kit    $0   
Larger rear spoiler     $200$200 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200$1200    
Power convertible top  $4000     
Rear spoiler       $200
Retractable rear spoiler$400$400$400$400$400   
Sunroof$900$900  $900$900$900$900
Infotainment 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound$250$250$250$250 $250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25    
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge     $75$75 
Chronometer      $100 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Steering-linked headlights      $150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row       $50
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat       $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat      $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat      $100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat      $100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat      $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner$650$650$650$650$650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces    $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather     $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500 
Electronic systems calibration selector      $200 
Transmission 
Launch control      $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls      $100 
Total Value of Features$4,610$5,110$11,410$7,110$5,335$7,660$14,360$2,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,835$2,335$8,635$4,335$2,560$4,885$11,585$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-20-22-82-37-22-34-680

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche 911 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
Model911RX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase92.5 in106.4 in
Length175.6 in175.6 in
Width71.2 in69.7 in
Height51.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,076 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room51.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom31.5 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 Volume4.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Targa S

Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Total Requested80053%
Total Not Requested70047%
Infotainment Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Traffic information25No
Bose, 385W, 13 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Total Requested105072%
Total Not Requested41528%

Option Package Details
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS

Power front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested45045%
Total Not Requested55055%
PCM
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-Audio-compatible player0No
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
USB port25No
Total Requested60094%
Total Not Requested406%

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