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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: $290

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,725

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,576

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,150 $26,435
Base Invoice $29,281 $24,458
Preferred Package 1,250  
Climate Package 900  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Navigation system 1,800 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Leather seating surfaces 200  
Shinka Package   6,885
Body kit   970
Rear spoiler   360
Preferred Package 1,175  
Climate Package 846  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Navigation system 1,692 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Leather seating surfaces 188  
Shinka Package   5,923
Body kit   775
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 5,500 10,215
Options (change) 5,170 8,707
Destination 850 560
Total Price $37,500 $37,210
Total Invoice $35,301 $33,725

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo S40 T5 R-Design
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,460
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $71
Model Year20102006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$37,500$37,210
Adjustments for Features-1,7500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,750$37,210
Total Invoice$35,301$33,725
Adjustments for Features-1,6470
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,654$33,725

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Features Comparison: Volvo S40 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelS40RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignBase (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 
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 
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 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Traffic information$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,465$2,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,750$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,6470

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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 Year20102006
ModelS40RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length176.2 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,326 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 Volume14.3 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

Preferred Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested115072%
Total Not Requested45028%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested440073%
Total Not Requested166527%

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