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

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,222

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $346

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,807

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $55

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRX-8
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,595 $40,895 $32,260
Base Invoice $29,708 $38,587 $29,878
Navigation Package 2,100    
Door sill trim plates 161    
Cargo net 81 81 40
All-weather floor mats 81 81 78
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 233 233  
Universal garage door opener 111 111  
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Navigation Package 1,863    
Door sill trim plates 104    
Cargo net 52 52 32
All-weather floor mats 52 52 62
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 151 151  
Universal garage door opener 72 72  
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 2,767 506 2,513
Options (change) 2,294 327 2,134
Destination 860 860 795
Total Price $35,222 $42,261 $35,568
Total Invoice $32,862 $39,774 $32,807

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Subaru WRX Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,156
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,567
Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRX-8
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine268hp H4305hp H4232hp R2
TransmissionM6M6M6
DrivetrainAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9440, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18235/35-19225/45-18
Total Price$35,222$42,261$35,568
Adjustments for Features-2,810-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,412$38,476$35,568
Cost Above Minimum$0$6,064$0
Total Invoice$32,862$39,774$32,807
Adjustments for Features-2,622-3,5620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,240$36,212$32,807
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,972$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201820182011
ModelWRXWRXRX-8
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
AWD$1700$1700 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
PIN Code Access$10$10 
Power rear side windows$200$200 
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0 
Blind spot warning system$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100$100 
Knee airbag, driver$75$75 
Rearview camera$200$200 
Rollover sensor$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100 
Vehicle health reports$0$0 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125 
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 
Front splitter spoiler$200$200 
Hood scoop$100$100 
Painted brake calipers (optional) $0 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
MP3-compatible player  $50
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
Siri Eyes Free support$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200 
Traffic + travel information$25$25 
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Boost gauge$75$75 
Compass$0$0 
Fog lights$125 $125
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Wheels, dark finish$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,560$6,535$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,810$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,622-3,5620

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelWRXRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in175.6 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,277 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Subaru WRX Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Blind spot warning system200No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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