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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: $35,490

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $31,900

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $60,600 $66,700 $77,400 $98,600 $118,100 $161,600 $32,260
Torque vectoring, brake-based 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500 1,500    
Auto-dimming mirrors 420   420 420      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 800 800 800 800      
Heated front seats 530   530 530      
Sunroof 1,200 1,200          
Memory system, driver seat 400 400          
Proximity key 890 890 890 890 890 890  
Wood trim           0  
Cargo net             40
Temporary spare tire             395
Navigation system             2,000
Torque vectoring, brake-based 0 0 0 0 0    
Auto-dimming mirrors 0   0 0      
Metallic paint (extra cost) 0 0 0 0      
Heated front seats 0   0 0      
Sunroof 0 0          
Memory system, driver seat 0 0          
Proximity key 0 0 0 0 0 0  
Wood trim           0  
Cargo net             32
Temporary spare tire             320
Navigation system             1,720
Options (change) 5,740 4,790 4,140 4,140 2,390 890 2,435
Options (change) 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,072
Destination 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 1,050 795
Total Price $67,390 $72,540 $82,590 $103,790 $121,540 $163,540 $35,490

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Porsche Cayenne Platinum Edition
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $24,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,830
Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine300hp V6300hp V6420hp V6440hp V6520hp V8570hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionT8T8T8T8T8T8M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10665, 14100, 10100, 10665, 14665, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/55-18275/45-20265/50-19275/45-20265/50-19295/35-21225/45-18
Total Price$67,390$72,540$82,590$103,790$121,540$163,540$35,490
Adjustments for Features-7,680-9,305-8,055-12,130-14,255-19,4050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$59,710$63,235$74,535$91,660$107,285$144,135$35,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,525$14,825$31,950$47,575$84,425$0

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Features Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2018201820182018201820182011
ModelCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneCayenneRX-8
TrimBasePlatinum EditionSGTSTurboTurbo SGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300$1300 
6-speed manual      $150
AWD$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700$1700 
RWD      $0
Accessories 
Air compressor$35$35$35$35$35$35 
Power liftgate$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Remote app $25     
Tilt steering wheel, manual      $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power    $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Ceramic brake rotors     $4000 
Hill descent control$250$250$250$250$250$250 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Obstacle detection, front $150$150$150$150$150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250$250$250$250$250 
Rear side airbags$300$300$300$300$300$300 
Rollover sensor$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Secondary collision brake assist$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 $150 $150
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Cargo cover$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder      $25
Second-row high console      $250
Storage compartment under front seat(s)$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Rear wiper$175$175$175$175$175$175 
Residual heat$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Lockable rear differential$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Dual-mode exhaust, switchable   $500   
Regenerative braking    $0$0 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 $0 $0 
Body kit   $0   
Bodyside cladding$350$350$350$350$350$350 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275$275$275$275 
Larger rear spoiler   $200   
Painted brake calipers (optional)   $0   
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Wheel-lip moldings $75 $75 $75 
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity $0     
App support $0     
Apple CarPlay support $100     
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash      $325
CD player$125$125$125$125$125$125 
DVD-Audio-compatible player$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Handwriting recognition$200$200$200$200$200$200 
HD radio$50$50$50$50$50$50 
In-vehicle Internet $150     
Media drive$15$15$15$15$15$15 
Navigation map updates, three years $0     
Off-road navigation system$0$0$0$0$0$0 
Surround sound $250  $250$250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200     
Traffic + travel information    $25$25 
Traffic information $25     
USB port$25$25$25$25$25$25 
Wi-Fi hotspot $50     
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25$25$25$25$25  
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Auto-dimming headlights     $200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Boost gauge   $75$75$75 
Chronometer     $100 
Cornering lights $50 $50$50$50 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Headlight washers $50 $50$50$50 
LED headlights    $1000$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  $25$25 
Performance meter     $150 
Power-folding mirrors$50$50$50$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights $150 $150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500$500$500$500  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim   $100$100  
Automatic seat bolsters, driver    $300$300 
Automatic seat bolsters, front passenger    $300$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100$100$100$100
Folding second row seats$300$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$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75$75$75$75$75 
Memory system, passenger seat    $150$150 
Metal pedals   $75$75$75$75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat    $150$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat    $150$150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat      $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat    $100$100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat    $100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede headliner   $650$650$650 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 $0   
Upholstered instrument panel, leather   $1000$1000$1000 
Wood trim     $300 
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$200 
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0   
Transmission 
Launch control     $100 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$9,955$11,580$10,330$14,405$16,530$21,680$2,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$7,680$9,305$8,055$12,130$14,255$19,405$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-120-135-102-123-123-1250

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Specifications Comparison: Porsche Cayenne vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelCayenneRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase114.0 in106.4 in
Length191.1 in175.6 in
Width78.7 in69.7 in
Height67.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,489 lb.3,065 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

Auto-dimming mirrors
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 S

Auto-dimming mirrors
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 GTS

Auto-dimming mirrors
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Total Requested15050%
Total Not Requested15050%

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