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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: $35,575

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $5,605

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,595

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,164

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920082008
ModelV50RX-8RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,370 $24,458 $24,458
Climate Package 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 525    
Navigation system 2,205 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800    
Leather seating surfaces 200    
Proximity key 450    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Rear spoiler   360 360
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Body kit   1,100 1,100
Climate Package 634    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 494    
Navigation system 2,073 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 752    
Leather seating surfaces 188    
Proximity key 423    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Rear spoiler   288 288
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Body kit   881 881
Options (change) 4,855 9,190 8,490
Options (change) 4,564 8,132 7,487
Destination 825 650 650
Total Price $41,180 $36,275 $35,575
Total Invoice $38,759 $33,240 $32,595

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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: $1,025
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,842
Model Year200920082008
ModelV50RX-8RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine227hp I5212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT5T6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,180$36,275$35,575
Adjustments for Features-4,855-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,325$35,300$35,575
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$38,759$33,240$32,595
Adjustments for Features-4,570-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,189$32,347$32,595
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$248

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920082008
ModelV50RX-8RX-8
TrimT5 R-DesignAutomaticManual
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
AWD$1700  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
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$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Roof rails$250  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Rear bumper protector$40  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
USB port$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  
Metal pedals  $75
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$6,180$2,300$1,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,855$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,570-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092008
ModelV50RX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.9 in106.4 in
Length178.0 in174.3 in
Width69.7 in69.7 in
Height57.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,322 lb.3,046 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 R-Design

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested435074%
Total Not Requested150026%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

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
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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