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Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $33,210

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,665

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,358

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $9,057

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112006
ModelXC70RX-8
TrimT6Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,200 $26,435
Base Invoice $35,908 $24,458
Climate Package 900  
Personal Car Communicator 550  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Shinka Package   6,165
Cargo mat   50
Climate Package 846  
Personal Car Communicator 517  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517  
Xenon HID headlights 752  
Shinka Package   5,304
Cargo mat   36
Options (change) 2,800 6,215
Options (change) 2,632 5,340
Destination 875 560
Total Price $41,875 $33,210
Total Invoice $39,415 $30,358

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,290
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,057
Model Year20112006
ModelXC70RX-8
TrimT6Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Engine300hp I6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/22 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/50-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,875$33,210
Adjustments for Features-6,3750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$33,210
Total Invoice$39,415$30,358
Adjustments for Features-6,0000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,415$30,358

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelXC70RX-8
TrimT6Base (manual)
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
AWD$1700 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote start$150 
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 
Hill descent control$250 
Security status communicator$50 
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails$250 
Cargo cover$75 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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 
Folding passenger seat$150 
Folding second row seats$300 
Integrated second row child seats, two$225 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
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
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Raised heavy-duty suspension$0 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$8,315$1,940
Value of Feature Adjustments$6,375$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-6,0000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC70 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelXC70RX-8
Body4dr Wagon4dr Coupe
Wheelbase110.8 in106.4 in
Length190.5 in174.3 in
Width75.8 in69.7 in
Height63.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,279 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.5 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
33.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
72.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC70 T6

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20043%
Total Not Requested26557%
Personal Car Communicator
FeatureValueRequested?
Remote start150No
Proximity key250Yes
Security status communicator50No
Total Requested25056%
Total Not Requested20044%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410078%
Total Not Requested116522%

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