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

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Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,095

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $19,310

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,425

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $14,847

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $42,200 $57,200 $90,200 $111,600 $32,260
Base Invoice $36,771 $49,904 $78,795 $97,351 $29,878
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,240 1,240      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 495 495      
Floor mats 130 130 130 130  
Tire-pressure monitor 590 590 590 590  
Satellite radio 990 990 990 990  
Navigation system 3,070 3,070     2,000
Memory system, driver seat 360 360      
Automatic climate control, front 550        
Heated front seats 560 560      
Sunroof 1,150 1,150 1,150 1,150  
Proximity key 995 995 995 995  
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650  
Cargo net         40
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,054 1,054      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 421 421      
Floor mats 111 111 111 111  
Tire-pressure monitor 502 502 502 502  
Satellite radio 842 842 842 842  
Navigation system 2,610 2,610     1,720
Memory system, driver seat 306 306      
Automatic climate control, front 468        
Heated front seats 476 476      
Sunroof 978 978 978 978  
Proximity key 846 846 846 846  
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553  
Cargo net         32
Options (change) 11,390 10,840 5,115 5,115 2,040
Options (change) 9,686 9,218 4,351 4,351 1,752
Destination 815 815 815 815 795
Total Price $54,405 $68,855 $96,130 $117,530 $35,095
Total Invoice $47,272 $59,937 $83,961 $102,517 $32,425

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $14,760
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,894
Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine247hp V6340hp V8450hp V8520hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)72, 12350, 14350, 14350, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18255/55-18275/40-20225/45-18
Total Price$54,405$68,855$96,130$117,530$35,095
Adjustments for Features-4,550-5,750-9,275-9,2750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$49,855$63,105$86,855$108,255$35,095
Cost Above Minimum$0$13,250$37,000$58,400$0
Total Invoice$47,272$59,937$83,961$102,517$32,425
Adjustments for Features-3,953-5,005-8,101-8,0900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,319$54,932$75,860$94,427$32,425
Cost Above Minimum$0$11,613$32,541$51,108$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006200620062011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100$1100$1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD    $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down$50$50$50$50 
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75 
Second-row high console    $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)  $50$50 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential    $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275 
Infotainment 
Aux input    $50
Bluetooth cell phone link    $100
CD changer, in-dash    $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125 
Surround sound $250$250$250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats  $200$200 
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100 
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000 
Total Value of Features$6,225$7,425$10,950$10,950$1,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,550$5,750$9,275$9,275$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,953-5,005-8,101-8,0900

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062011
ModelCayenneRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in106.4 in
Length188.2 in175.6 in
Width75.9 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,785 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity26.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room57.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.9 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.5 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%
Xenon/HID headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50083%
Total Not Requested10017%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne Turbo S

Light Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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