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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,815

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,467

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,071

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $2,471

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008
ModelV50RX-8
TrimT5Automatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $29,715 $26,435
Base Invoice $27,932 $24,458
Premium Package 2,480  
Climate Package 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Navigation system 2,205 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Proximity key 450  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Temporary spare tire   395
Premium Package 2,132  
Climate Package 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408  
Navigation system 1,896 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 688  
Proximity key 387  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 6,822 7,730
Options (change) 5,865 6,963
Destination 745 650
Total Price $37,282 $34,815
Total Invoice $34,542 $32,071

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $162
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $335
Model Year20082008
ModelV50RX-8
TrimT5Automatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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$37,282$34,815
Adjustments for Features-2,3050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,977$34,815
Total Invoice$34,542$32,071
Adjustments for Features-2,1360
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,406$32,071

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelV50RX-8
TrimT5Automatic
Body4dr Wagon4dr 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 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$4,830$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,305$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,1360

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelV50RX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length177.7 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,379 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 Headroom38.1 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 Volume,
Minimum
27.4 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
62.9 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 T5

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Roof rails250No
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 Requested205061%
Total Not Requested130039%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested400068%
Total Not Requested185032%

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