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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: $35,520

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,322

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,769

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,934

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,210 $48,505 $49,870 $32,260
Base Invoice $34,037 $45,110 $46,379 $29,878
Premium Package 2,995      
Climate Package 412 412 412  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475 475 475  
Xenon HID headlights 800 800    
Navigation system 2,205 2,205 2,205 2,000
Technology Package     2,295  
Cargo organizer       70
Temporary spare tire       395
Premium Package 2,575      
Climate Package 354 354 354  
Metallic paint (extra cost) 408 408 408  
Xenon HID headlights 688 688    
Navigation system 1,896 1,896 1,896 1,720
Technology Package     1,973  
Cargo organizer       56
Temporary spare tire       320
Options (change) 6,887 3,892 5,387 2,465
Options (change) 5,921 3,346 4,631 2,096
Destination 745 745 745 795
Total Price $43,842 $53,142 $56,002 $35,520
Total Invoice $40,703 $49,201 $51,755 $32,769

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,947
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,729
Model Year2008200820082011
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine235hp I6311hp V8311hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 8160, 8305, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/65-17235/60-18255/50-19225/45-18
Total Price$43,842$53,142$56,002$35,520
Adjustments for Features-2,375-5,950-6,2000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,467$47,192$49,802$35,520
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,725$8,335$0
Total Invoice$40,703$49,201$51,755$32,769
Adjustments for Features-2,205-5,509-5,7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$38,498$43,692$46,025$32,769
Cost Above Minimum$0$5,194$7,527$0

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2008200820082011
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8
Trim3.2V8V8 SportGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0   
AWD $1700$1700 
RWD   $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Proximity key   $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500 
Cargo Management 
Cargo organizer$100  $100
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150 
Overhead sunglass holder   $25
Rear seat pass-through   $100
Roof rails$250$250$250 
Second-row high console   $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rear air vents$100   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150 
Rear HVAC unit $400$400 
Rear wiper$175$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275$275 
Skid plate (one)$50$50$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75$75$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100
Rear seat audio controls $25$25 
Satellite radio  $200$200
Surround sound  $250$250
Traffic information$25$25$25 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25 
Fog light, rear$100$100$100 
Headlight washers$50$50$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150 
Trip computer$150$150$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25 
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
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 
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
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0 
Total Value of Features$5,225$8,800$9,050$2,850
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,375$5,950$6,200$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,205-5,509-5,7300

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082011
ModelXC90RX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase112.6 in106.4 in
Length188.9 in175.6 in
Width74.7 in69.7 in
Height70.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,545 lb.3,065 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 wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 V8 Sport

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Headlight washers50No
Surround sound250Yes
Dynaudio, 305W, 12 speakers350No
Total Requested95063%
Total Not Requested55037%
Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Headlight washers50No
Total Requested30086%
Total Not Requested5014%

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