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Volvo S60 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo S60 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,420

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,393

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,766

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60RX-8
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,300 $38,450 $42,950 $32,260
Base Invoice $29,422 $36,143 $40,373 $29,878
Climate Package 800 800 800  
Premium Package 1,900 1,500    
Multimedia Package 2,700 2,700 2,700  
Personal Car Communicator 550 550 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800      
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       2,000
Climate Package 752 752 752  
Premium Package 1,786 1,410    
Multimedia Package 2,538 2,538 2,538  
Personal Car Communicator 517 517 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752      
Wood trim     0  
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 7,300 6,100 4,600 2,000
Options (change) 6,862 5,734 4,324 1,720
Destination 875 875 875 795
Total Price $39,475 $45,425 $48,425 $35,055
Total Invoice $37,159 $42,752 $45,572 $32,393

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,555
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,069
Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60RX-8
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine250hp I5300hp I6325hp I6232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)650, 12650, 12650, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18235/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$39,475$45,425$48,425$35,055
Adjustments for Features-2,865-4,765-5,3400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,610$40,660$43,085$35,055
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,050$6,475$0
Total Invoice$37,159$42,752$45,572$32,393
Adjustments for Features-2,697-4,485-5,0250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,462$38,267$40,547$32,393
Cost Above Minimum$0$3,805$6,085$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122011
ModelS60S60S60RX-8
TrimT5T6T6 R-DesignGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote start$150$150$150 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200$200$200 
Brake assist$50$50$50 
Rearview camera$200$200$200 
Security status communicator$50$50$50 
Torque vectoring, brake-based$100$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15$15$15 
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Engine / Motor 
Regenerative braking$0$0$0 
Exterior 
Rear spoiler  $200$200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
CD changer, in-dash   $325
CD player$125$125$125 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
HD radio$50$50$50 
Traffic information$25$25$25 
USB port$25$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0$0$0 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Fog lights   $125
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100$100 
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150 
Folding second row seats$300$300$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50 
Metal pedals  $75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100 
Power-folding headrests, second row seats$50$50$50 
Wood trim  $300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)  $0 
Total Value of Features$4,565$6,465$7,040$1,700
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,865$4,765$5,340$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,697-4,485-5,0250

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo S60 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122011
ModelS60RX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length182.2 in175.6 in
Width73.4 in69.7 in
Height58.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T5

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40071%
Total Not Requested16529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Compass0No
Total Requested205085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Automatic headlights100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested40071%
Total Not Requested16529%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Headlight washers50No
Sunroof900Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Total Requested150073%
Total Not Requested55027%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Volvo S60 T6 R-Design

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested30072%
Total Not Requested11528%
Multimedia Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Unbranded, 650W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

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