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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: $36,050

Volvo V50 2.4i   
Difference: $440

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,106

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50RX-8RX-8
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,700 $33,050 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $26,978 $31,067 $24,458 $24,458
Preferred Package 1,250 1,250    
Climate Package 900 900    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550    
Navigation system 1,800 1,800 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Leather seating surfaces 1,200 200    
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Body kit     970 970
Rear spoiler     360 360
Preferred Package 1,175 1,175    
Climate Package 846 846    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517    
Navigation system 1,692 1,692 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 752 752    
Leather seating surfaces 1,128 188    
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Body kit     775 775
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 6,500 5,500 10,215 9,495
Options (change) 6,110 5,170 8,707 8,088
Destination 850 850 560 560
Total Price $36,050 $39,400 $37,210 $36,490
Total Invoice $33,938 $37,087 $33,725 $33,106

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volvo V50 2.4i
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,435
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,024
Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50RX-8RX-8
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine168hp I5227hp I5212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT5M6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/50-17205/50-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,050$39,400$37,210$36,490
Adjustments for Features-2,325-4,050-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,725$35,350$36,160$36,490
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,625$0$330
Total Invoice$33,938$37,087$33,725$33,106
Adjustments for Features-2,189-3,812-9520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,749$33,275$32,773$33,106
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,526$0$333

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Features Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2010201020062006
ModelV50V50RX-8RX-8
Trim2.4iT5 R-DesignBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Wagon4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000   
6-speed manual $150 $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
FWD$0   
AWD $1700  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75$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$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Traffic information$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Compass $0  
Fog light, rear$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim$100$100  
Folding passenger seat$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,315$6,040$3,040$1,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,325$4,050$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,189-3,812-9520

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo V50 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
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
12.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
44.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo V50 2.4i

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
Volvo V50 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
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
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%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

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
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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested415079%
Total Not Requested111521%

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