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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,294

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $3,359

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,921

Subaru Legacy 2.5GT Limited   
Difference: $2,736

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $26,595 $28,895 $34,595 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $24,894 $27,013 $32,106 $24,458 $24,458
Limited Package 3,300        
All-weather floor mats 55 55 55 78 78
Rear spoiler 389 389 389 360 360
Navigation system 2,000 2,000   2,000 2,000
Universal garage door opener 77 77 77    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 183 183 183    
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Body kit       1,100 1,100
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Limited Package 3,017        
All-weather floor mats 33 33 33 62 62
Rear spoiler 292 292 292 288 288
Navigation system 1,830 1,719   1,721 1,721
Universal garage door opener 50 50 50    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 119 119 119    
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Body kit       881 881
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Options (change) 6,004 2,704 704 9,268 8,568
Options (change) 5,341 2,213 494 8,194 7,549
Destination 695 695 695 650 650
Total Price $33,294 $32,294 $35,994 $36,353 $35,653
Total Invoice $30,930 $29,921 $33,295 $33,302 $32,657

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 3.0R
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,609
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,754
Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine245hp H6243hp H4243hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT5M5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)385, 9385, 9385, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-18215/45-17215/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,294$32,294$35,994$36,353$35,653
Adjustments for Features-3,525-2,025-2,950-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,769$30,269$33,044$35,378$35,653
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$3,275$0$275
Total Invoice$30,930$29,921$33,295$33,302$32,657
Adjustments for Features-3,275-1,876-2,729-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,655$28,045$30,566$32,409$32,657
Cost Above Minimum$0$390$2,911$0$248

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009200920082008
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim3.0R2.5GT Limited2.5GT Spec BAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000    
5-speed manual $0   
6-speed manual  $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic   $1100 
AWD$1700$1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0  
Stability control$400 $400$400$400
Traction control$100 $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75$75$75  
Hood scoop $100$100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Surround sound$250$250$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass$0$0$0  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  $100 
Total Value of Features$5,525$4,025$4,950$2,975$2,000
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,525$2,025$2,950$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,275-1,876-2,729-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelLegacyRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase105.1 in106.4 in
Length186.2 in174.3 in
Width68.1 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,251 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity16.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom44.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room53.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.0R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
215/45WR18 tires400No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Wiper de-icer25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Total Requested207565%
Total Not Requested112535%

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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400068%
Total Not Requested185032%

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 seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested345068%
Total Not Requested160032%

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