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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,210

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,432

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,892

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Base (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,804 $24,458
Dynamic Trim Package 1,340  
Premium Package 2,350  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,350  
Shinka Package   6,885
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Dynamic Trim Package 1,153  
Premium Package 2,021  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Proximity key 387  
Chrome-plated alloy wheels 1,161  
Shinka Package   5,923
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 9,382 10,215
Options (change) 8,068 8,707
Destination 745 560
Total Price $38,642 $37,210
Total Invoice $35,617 $33,725

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price: Volvo S40 T5
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $218
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $371
Model Year20082006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Base (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,642$37,210
Adjustments for Features-1,6500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,992$37,210
Total Invoice$35,617$33,725
Adjustments for Features-1,5210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,096$33,725

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Base (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights$25 
Compass$0 
Fog light, rear$100 
Headlight washers$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,090$2,440
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,5210

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelS40RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length175.9 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.9 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room50.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynamic Trim Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Body kit0Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested45053%
Total Not Requested40047%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested205066%
Total Not Requested105034%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

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 wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested480075%
Total Not Requested161525%

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