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Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,545

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $9,297

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,770

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,933

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,995        
Climate Package 412 412 675    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205 2,000 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 800 800      
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Rear spoiler       360 360
Cargo organizer       70 70
Premium Package 2,575        
Climate Package 354 354 580    
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896 1,721 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 688 688      
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Rear spoiler       288 288
Cargo organizer       56 56
Options (change) 6,887 3,892 3,355 8,160 7,460
Options (change) 5,921 3,346 2,884 7,307 6,662
Destination 745 745 745 650 650
Total Price $43,842 $53,142 $53,970 $35,245 $34,545
Total Invoice $40,703 $49,201 $50,008 $32,415 $31,770

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,922
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,796
Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8160, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$43,842$53,142$53,970$35,245$34,545
Adjustments for Features-3,650-7,225-6,375-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,192$45,917$47,595$34,270$34,545
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,725$7,403$0$275
Total Invoice$40,703$49,201$50,008$32,415$31,770
Adjustments for Features-3,389-6,689-5,907-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,314$42,512$44,101$31,518$31,770
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,198$6,787$0$252

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008200820082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportAutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0    
AWD $1700$1700  
RWD   $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$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  
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags$350  $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500  
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  $100$100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250$250$250  
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents$100    
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150  
Rear HVAC unit $400$400  
Rear wiper$175$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers   $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50  
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls $25$25  
Traffic information$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Fog light, rear$100$100$100  
Headlight washers$50$50$50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150   
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Floor mats, third row (optional) $0$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats $600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one $150$150  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats $200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 $150$150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat $25$25  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$50$50$50  
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200  
Metal pedals    $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Wood trim$300$300   
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Auto-leveling rear shocks $200$200  
Performance steering system (optional)  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$6,400$9,975$9,125$3,725$2,750
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,650$7,225$6,375$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,389-6,689-5,907-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelXC90RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length188.9 in174.3 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height70.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity21.1 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.7 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.4 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.1 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.6 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom35.5 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom30.1 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
8.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
43.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
85.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Manual lumbar adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat50No
Total Requested200085%
Total Not Requested35015%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested20057%
Total Not Requested15043%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested420072%
Total Not Requested165028%

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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested395078%
Total Not Requested110022%

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