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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: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $23,290

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,233

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,510

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $44,600 $59,400 $70,900 $97,700 $123,600 $31,000
Base Invoice $37,910 $50,490 $60,265 $83,045 $105,060 $28,681
Light Comfort Package 610 610 610 610 610  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,560 1,560 1,560      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 710 710 710      
Floor mats 140 140 140 140 140  
Cargo mat 280 280 280 280 280 50
Sunroof 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190 1,190  
Memory system, driver seat 360          
Automatic climate control, front 550          
Heated front seats 690 690 690      
Proximity key 995 995 995 995 995  
Bluetooth cell phone link 695 695 695 695 695  
Navigation system 3,300 3,300 3,300     2,000
Illuminated door sill trim plates 1,040          
CD changer, remote 650 650 650 650 650  
Satellite radio       750 750  
Premium Package           900
Cargo net           40
Temporary spare tire           395
Light Comfort Package 519 519 519 519 519  
Xenon/HID headlights 1,326 1,326 1,326      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 604 604 604      
Floor mats 119 119 119 119 119  
Cargo mat 238 238 238 238 238 36
Sunroof 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012 1,012  
Memory system, driver seat 306          
Automatic climate control, front 468          
Heated front seats 587 587 587      
Proximity key 846 846 846 846 846  
Bluetooth cell phone link 591 591 591 591 591  
Navigation system 2,805 2,805 2,805     1,720
Illuminated door sill trim plates 884          
CD changer, remote 553 553 553 553 553  
Satellite radio       638 638  
Premium Package           774
Cargo net           32
Temporary spare tire           320
Options (change) 12,770 10,820 10,820 5,310 5,310 3,385
Options (change) 10,858 9,200 9,200 4,516 4,516 2,882
Destination 975 975 975 975 975 670
Total Price $58,345 $71,195 $82,695 $103,985 $129,885 $35,055
Total Invoice $49,743 $60,665 $70,440 $88,536 $110,551 $32,233

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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: $17,350
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $12,446
Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine290hp V6385hp V8405hp V8500hp V8550hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6T6T6M6
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LAWD w/4LRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 12100, 12100, 12410, 14410, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17255/55-18295/35-21275/45-19295/35-21225/45-18
Total Price$58,345$71,195$82,695$103,985$129,885$35,055
Adjustments for Features-5,940-6,665-8,940-11,640-12,3150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,405$64,530$73,755$92,345$117,570$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$12,125$21,350$39,940$65,165$0
Total Invoice$49,743$60,665$70,440$88,536$110,551$32,233
Adjustments for Features-5,064-5,679-7,615-9,911-10,4820
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$44,679$54,986$62,825$78,625$100,069$32,233
Cost Above Minimum$0$10,307$18,146$33,946$55,390$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920092009200920092009
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBaseSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100$1100 
AWD w/low range$2200$2200$2200$2200$2200 
RWD     $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35 
Heated steering wheel$100$100$100$100$100 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual     $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250    
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250 
Obstacle detection, front   $150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150 
Second-row high console     $250
Ski sack$50$50$50$50$50 
Storage compartment under front seat(s)   $50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential     $300
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable  $500   
Exterior 
Body kit  $0   
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275 
Wheel-lip moldings  $75 $75 
Infotainment 
Aux input     $50
CD changer, in-dash     $325
CD changer, remote$200$200$200$200$200 
CD player$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0 
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0   
Satellite radio   $200$200$200
Surround sound   $250$250$250
Traffic information   $25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio   $100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75 
Cornering lights$50$50$50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50$50$50 
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150$150$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 $25$25$25 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100$100  
Carbon fiber trim    $200 
Door sill trim plates $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300$300 
Heated second row seats   $200$200 
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200     
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200$200$200$200
Memory system, passenger seat  $150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150$150$150$150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat     $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row  $25$25$25 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner  $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active stabilizer bars    $500 
Adaptive dampers - electrical  $500$500$500 
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable  $1000$1000$1000 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,015$8,740$11,015$13,715$14,390$2,075
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,940$6,665$8,940$11,640$12,315$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,064-5,679-7,615-9,911-10,4820

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelCayenneRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.4 in106.4 in
Length188.9 in175.6 in
Width76.0 in69.7 in
Height66.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,763 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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne GTS

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?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Cornering lights50No
Total Requested50067%
Total Not Requested25033%

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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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