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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: $34,515

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $23,800

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $47,700 $64,400 $67,700 $106,000 $26,435 $26,435
Convenience Package 5,620 4,520 4,520      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,490 1,490   1,490    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 790 790 790      
CD changer, in-dash 650 650 650 650    
Proximity key 1,090 1,090 1,090 1,090    
Temporary spare tire     390   395 395
Grand Touring Package         5,335 4,635
Cargo net         40 40
Rear spoiler         360 360
Navigation system         2,000 2,000
Convenience Package 0 0 0      
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0   0    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0      
CD changer, in-dash 0 0 0 0    
Proximity key 0 0 0 0    
Temporary spare tire     0   320 320
Grand Touring Package         4,922 4,277
Cargo net         32 32
Rear spoiler         288 288
Navigation system         1,721 1,721
Options (change) 9,640 8,540 7,440 3,230 8,130 7,430
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 7,283 6,638
Destination 975 975 975 975 650 650
Total Price $58,315 $73,915 $76,115 $110,205 $35,215 $34,515

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $16,620
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,644
Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6400hp V8380hp V6 H500hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T8T8T8T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)235, 11235, 11235, 11585, 14300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18255/55-18255/55-18265/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$58,315$73,915$76,115$110,205$35,215$34,515
Adjustments for Features-7,455-8,855-8,105-13,980-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$50,860$65,060$68,010$96,225$34,240$34,515
Cost Above Minimum$0$14,200$17,150$45,365$0$275

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112011201120082008
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSS HybridTurboAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150    $150
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic    $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700  
RWD    $0$0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35  
Heated steering wheel   $100  
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350  
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual    $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power   $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50  
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75  
Obstacle detection, front   $150  
Obstacle detection, rear   $250  
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50  
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder    $25$25
Second-row high console    $250$250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125  
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100  
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175  
Residual heat$50$50$50$50  
Variable intermittent wipers    $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 $300$300$300
Lockable center differential$150$150 $150  
Lockable rear differential$150$150 $150  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150 $150  
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350  
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100$100  
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0  
Media drive$15$15$15$15  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50$50  
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0  
Surround sound   $250  
USB port$25$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125$125  
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  
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150$150  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver   $300  
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger   $300  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300$300  
Heated second row seats   $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250$250  
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200$200  
Memory system, passenger seat   $150  
Metal pedals     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $150  
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat   $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$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100  
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat   $100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100  
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical   $500  
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable   $1000  
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$8,580$9,980$9,230$15,105$2,100$1,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,455$8,855$8,105$13,980$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-125-117-104-124-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelCayenneRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in106.4 in
Length190.8 in174.3 in
Width76.3 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,399 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom0.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom0.0 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 Volume,
Minimum
23.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested235070%
Total Not Requested99030%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%

Option Package Details
Porsche Cayenne S Hybrid

Convenience Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Cornering lights50No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
USB port25No
Navigation system600Yes
Off-road navigation system0No
Media drive, large15No
Unbranded, 235W, 11 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested145065%
Total Not Requested79035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested460079%
Total Not Requested125021%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430085%
Total Not Requested75015%

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