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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,185

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $3,885

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,644

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $4,315

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX STIBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,995 $26,435
Base Invoice $31,044 $24,458
All-weather floor mats 55 60
Fog lights 395  
Sport Package   1,300
Rear spoiler   360
CD changer, in-dash   500
Body kit   970
All-weather floor mats 33 45
Fog lights 257  
Sport Package   1,118
Rear spoiler   288
CD changer, in-dash   400
Body kit   775
Options (change) 450 3,190
Options (change) 290 2,626
Destination 625 560
Total Price $34,070 $30,185
Total Invoice $31,959 $27,644

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,990
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,537
Model Year20062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX STIBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine300hp H4238hp R2
TransmissionM6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)140, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$34,070$30,185
Adjustments for Features-1,8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,175$30,185
Total Invoice$31,959$27,644
Adjustments for Features-1,7780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,181$27,644

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Features Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX STIBase (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350
Stability control $400
Tire-pressure monitor $75
Traction control $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Exterior 
Hood scoop$100 
Rear spoiler $200
Second rear spoiler$150 
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,820$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,895$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,7780

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase99.4 in106.4 in
Length175.4 in174.3 in
Width68.5 in69.7 in
Height56.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,351 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested62541%
Total Not Requested90059%

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