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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: $28,015

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,950

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,095

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,070

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $24,995 $31,395 $31,000
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,440 $29,259 $28,681
Limited Package 4,300 3,300    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 995 995    
Premium Package       900
Temporary spare tire       395
Limited Package 3,947 3,106    
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,720
Sunroof 829 829    
Premium Package       774
Temporary spare tire       320
Options (change) 7,295 6,295 2,000 3,295
Options (change) 6,444 5,603 1,668 2,814
Destination 725 725 725 670
Total Price $28,015 $32,015 $34,120 $34,965
Total Invoice $26,095 $29,768 $31,652 $32,165

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru Legacy 2.5i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,582
Model Year2011201120112009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionM6T5M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$28,015$32,015$34,120$34,965
Adjustments for Features-550-1,500-6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$27,465$30,515$33,470$34,965
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$6,005$0
Total Invoice$26,095$29,768$31,652$32,165
Adjustments for Features-512-1,395-6030
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$25,583$28,373$31,049$32,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,790$5,466$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120112009
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150$150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000  
AWD$1700$1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Universal garage door opener   $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0$0 
Hood scoop  $100 
Rear spoiler   $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
Surround sound   $250
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150
Fog lights   $125
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat   $200
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100  
Total Value of Features$3,850$4,800$3,950$3,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$550$1,500$650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-512-1,395-6030

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112009
ModelLegacyRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in106.4 in
Length186.4 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 2.5i

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
215/50VR17 tires400No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested277568%
Total Not Requested130032%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Satellite radio200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested240073%
Total Not Requested90027%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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