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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: $35,665

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,365

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $2,988

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,350 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,409 $28,681
Climate Package 675  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Proximity key 450  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Climate Package 634  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Proximity key 423  
Navigation system 2,073 1,720
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,855 3,995
Options (change) 4,564 3,459
Destination 825 670
Total Price $38,030 $35,665
Total Invoice $35,798 $32,810

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,362
Model Year20092009
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$38,030$35,665
Adjustments for Features-6650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,365$35,665
Total Invoice$35,798$32,810
Adjustments for Features-6260
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,172$32,810

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignGrand 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 
Universal garage door opener $100
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 
Body kit$0 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
HD radio$50 
Surround sound $250
Traffic information$25 
USB port$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 lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,165$2,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$665$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6260

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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 Year20092009
ModelS40RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length176.2 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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