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

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

Lowest Total Price: $31,150

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,995

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,242

Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited   
Difference: $3,146

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRX-8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,095 $37,445 $31,960
Base Invoice $27,405 $35,379 $29,566
Navigation system 1,000 1,000 2,000
Cargo net 55 55 40
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system 888 888 1,720
Cargo net 36 36 32
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 1,305 1,305 2,435
Options (change) 1,087 1,087 2,072
Destination 750 750 750
Total Price $31,150 $39,500 $35,145
Total Invoice $29,242 $37,216 $32,388

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Impreza / WRX WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,215
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,353
Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRX-8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine265hp H4305hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 6?, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-17245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,150$39,500$35,145
Adjustments for Features-220-1,8700
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,930$37,630$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,700$0
Total Invoice$29,242$37,216$32,388
Adjustments for Features-207-1,7620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,035$35,454$32,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,419$0

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

Model Year201220122010
ModelImpreza / WRXImpreza / WRXRX-8
TrimWRX LimitedWRX STI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manual $150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Proximity key  $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50 
Rollover sensor$50$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$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential $275 
Limited-slip front differential $500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler $500 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25 
Compass$0$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$3,470$5,120$3,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$220$1,870$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-207-1,7620

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

Model Year20122010
ModelImpreza / WRXRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.1 in106.4 in
Length180.3 in175.6 in
Width68.5 in69.7 in
Height57.6 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,912 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft37.6 ft3

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