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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: $29,404

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $5,131

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,634

Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium   
Difference: $4,133

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,450 $31,000
Base Invoice $24,935 $28,681
Cargo net 32 40
Universal garage door opener 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 192  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000
Temporary spare tire   395
Satellite radio   430
Cargo net 28 32
Universal garage door opener 55  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 125  
Navigation system 1,846 1,720
Temporary spare tire   320
Satellite radio   344
Options (change) 2,309 2,865
Options (change) 2,054 2,416
Destination 645 670
Total Price $29,404 $34,535
Total Invoice $27,634 $31,767

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX / STI WRX Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,651
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,772
Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine224hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$29,404$34,535
Adjustments for Features0-1,480
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,404$33,055
Total Invoice$27,634$31,767
Adjustments for Features0-1,361
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,634$30,406

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

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
TrimWRX PremiumGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0 
Hood scoop$100 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Surround sound $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, driver seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100
Total Value of Features$3,070$4,550
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,361

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

Model Year20082009
ModelImpreza / WRX / STIRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in175.6 in
Width68.5 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,017 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.3 ft37.6 ft3

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