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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: $29,004

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $7,486

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,867

Subaru Legacy 2.5i   
Difference: $6,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,995 $25,095 $31,595 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,926 $23,533 $29,442 $24,458 $24,458
Limited Package 4,600 3,500      
Rear spoiler 393 393 393 360 360
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Sunroof 995 995      
Universal garage door opener 85 85 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 186 186 186    
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Body kit       970 970
Limited Package 4,223 3,288      
Rear spoiler 295 295 295 288 288
Navigation system 1,668 1,668 1,668 1,721 1,721
Sunroof 829 829      
Universal garage door opener 55 55 55    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 121 121 121    
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Body kit       775 775
Options (change) 8,259 7,159 2,664 10,215 9,495
Options (change) 7,191 6,256 2,139 8,707 8,088
Destination 750 750 750 560 560
Total Price $29,004 $33,004 $35,009 $37,210 $36,490
Total Invoice $26,867 $30,539 $32,331 $33,725 $33,106

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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: $9,291
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,884
Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine170hp H4256hp H6265hp H4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T5M6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9440, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17225/50-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$29,004$33,004$35,009$37,210$36,490
Adjustments for Features-2,135-3,085-2,235-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,869$29,919$32,774$36,160$36,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,050$5,905$0$330
Total Invoice$26,867$30,539$32,331$33,725$33,106
Adjustments for Features-1,978-2,855-2,064-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,889$27,684$30,267$32,773$33,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,795$5,378$0$333

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Features Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122012201220062006
ModelLegacyLegacyLegacyRX-8RX-8
Trim2.5i3.6R2.5GTBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150 $150
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000   
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  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Water-repellent front-door glass   $15$15
Wiper de-icer$25$25$25  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Hood scoop  $100  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Compass$0$0$0  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Xenon HID headlights   $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)   $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 $100 
Total Value of Features$4,525$5,475$4,625$3,440$2,390
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,135$3,085$2,235$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,978-2,855-2,064-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru Legacy vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelLegacyRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase108.3 in106.4 in
Length186.4 in174.3 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,401 lb.3,046 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
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)25Yes
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested237560%
Total Not Requested160040%

Option Package Details
Subaru Legacy 3.6R

Limited Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Dual-zone climate control125No
HD radio50No
Door sill trim plates100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Fog lights125Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
USB port25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested200063%
Total Not Requested120037%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested251541%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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