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

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Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,615

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,480

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,627

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,053

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXRX-8RX-8
TrimSTI LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,495 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,355 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation Package 1,500    
Cargo net 55 40 40
Universal garage door opener 85    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Body kit   1,100 1,100
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Rear spoiler   360 360
Navigation Package 1,331    
Cargo net 36 32 32
Universal garage door opener 56    
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Body kit   881 881
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 1,805 9,230 8,530
Options (change) 1,530 8,164 7,519
Destination 795 650 650
Total Price $41,095 $36,315 $35,615
Total Invoice $38,680 $33,272 $32,627

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $505
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,360
Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXRX-8RX-8
TrimSTI LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine305hp H4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)440, 9300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,095$36,315$35,615
Adjustments for Features-5,250-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,845$35,340$35,615
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$38,680$33,272$32,627
Adjustments for Features-4,941-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,739$32,379$32,627
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$248

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520082008
ModelWRXRX-8RX-8
TrimSTI LimitedAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Rollover sensor$50  
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Wiper de-icer$25  
Drivetrain 
Adjustable center differential$275  
Limited-slip front differential$500  
Exterior 
Front splitter spoiler$200  
Hood scoop$100  
Laminated front side windows$200  
Rear spoiler $200$200
Tall rear wing-type spoiler$500  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Boost gauge$75  
Compass$0  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$7,175$2,900$1,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,250$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,941-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelWRXRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length180.9 in174.3 in
Width70.7 in69.7 in
Height58.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,268 lb.3,046 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 STI Limited

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested85085%
Total Not Requested15015%

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 key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested455078%
Total Not Requested130022%

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 key250Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400079%
Total Not Requested105021%

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