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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: $36,150

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $697

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,358

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $714

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082011
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,515 $32,260
Base Invoice $26,804 $29,878
Dynaudio Package 895  
Climate Package 412  
Premium Package 2,350  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Proximity key 450  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Dynaudio Package 769  
Climate Package 354  
Premium Package 2,021  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Proximity key 387  
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Navigation system 1,896 1,720
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 7,587 3,095
Options (change) 6,523 2,685
Destination 745 795
Total Price $36,847 $36,150
Total Invoice $34,072 $33,358

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $343
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $248
Model Year20082011
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$36,847$36,150
Adjustments for Features-1,0400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,807$36,150
Total Invoice$34,072$33,358
Adjustments for Features-9620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,110$33,358

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5Grand Touring
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 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
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 
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,290$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,040$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-9620

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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelS40RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length175.9 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,278 lb.3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Volvo S40 T5

Dynaudio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested45056%
Total Not Requested35044%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%
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 seat200Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
205/50R17 tires400No
Total Requested225073%
Total Not Requested85027%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500		1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%

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