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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: $34,595

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $550

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,346

Subaru WRX Limited   
Difference: $42

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201620162010
ModelWRXWRXRX-8
TrimLimitedSTI LimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $30,395 $39,995 $31,960
Base Invoice $28,601 $37,750 $29,566
Navigation Package 3,100    
Cargo net 55 55 40
Universal garage door opener 85 85  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 165 165  
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system     2,000
Navigation Package 2,751    
Cargo net 36 36 32
Universal garage door opener 56 56  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 107 107  
Temporary spare tire     320
Navigation system     1,720
Options (change) 3,405 305 2,435
Options (change) 2,950 199 2,072
Destination 795 795 750
Total Price $34,595 $41,095 $35,145
Total Invoice $32,346 $38,744 $32,388

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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: $3,035
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,365
Model Year201620162010
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)245/40-18245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,595$41,095$35,145
Adjustments for Features-2,485-3,7850
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,110$37,310$35,145
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,200$0
Total Invoice$32,346$38,744$32,388
Adjustments for Features-2,323-3,5680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,023$35,176$32,388
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,153$0

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Features Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201620162010
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 
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 
Infotainment 
App support$0$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
HD radio$50$50 
Navigation map updates, three years$0$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
Traffic 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 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750$750 
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
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$5,160$6,460$2,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,485$3,785$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,323-3,5680

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Specifications Comparison: Subaru WRX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20162010
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 Weight3,268 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?
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
PIN Code Access10No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Harman/Kardon, 440W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested85050%
Total Not Requested83550%

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