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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: $32,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,687

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,993

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $8,773

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8AutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,400 $40,200 $48,000 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $36,096 $37,788 $45,120 $24,458 $24,458
Climate Package 537        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 550 550 550    
Xenon HID headlights 800        
Dynamic Package   1,400      
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Rear spoiler       360 360
Climate Package 526        
Metallic paint (extra cost) 517 517 517    
Xenon HID headlights 752        
Dynamic Package   1,316      
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Rear spoiler       288 288
Options (change) 1,887 1,950 550 6,090 5,390
Options (change) 1,795 1,833 517 5,530 4,885
Destination 875 875 875 650 650
Total Price $41,162 $43,025 $49,425 $33,175 $32,475
Total Invoice $38,766 $40,496 $46,512 $30,638 $29,993

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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: $3,312
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,707
Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8AutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine240hp I6240hp I6311hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDAWDRWDRWD
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)235/60-18255/45-20235/60-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$41,162$43,025$49,425$33,175$32,475
Adjustments for Features-5,650-5,475-6,725-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,512$37,550$42,700$32,200$32,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,038$7,188$0$275
Total Invoice$38,766$40,496$46,512$30,638$29,993
Adjustments for Features-5,321-5,153-6,329-9000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,445$35,343$40,183$29,738$29,993
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,898$6,738$0$255

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Features Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011201120082008
ModelXC90XC90XC90RX-8RX-8
Trim3.23.2 R-DesignV8AutomaticManual
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual    $150
FWD$0$0   
AWD  $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  
Obstacle detection, rear$250$250$250  
Rollover sensor$50$50$50  
Side curtain airbags   $350$350
Side curtain airbags, three rows$500$500$500  
Cargo Management 
Aluminum roof rails $250$250  
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150$150  
Overhead sunglass holder   $25$25
Rear seat pass-through   $100$100
Roof rails$250    
Second-row high console   $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls$150$150$150  
Rear HVAC unit$400$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  
CD changer, in-dash   $325$325
CD player$125$125$125  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Rear seat audio controls$25$25$25  
USB port$25$25$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25$25  
Compass $0$0  
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$0  
Folding passenger seat$150$150$150  
Folding second row seats$300$300$300  
Folding third row seats$600$600$600  
Integrated second row child seat, one$150$150$150  
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats$200$200$200  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 $150$150
Manual fore-aft center section, second row seat$25$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$200  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls   $100 
Total Value of Features$8,625$8,450$9,700$3,950$2,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$5,650$5,475$6,725$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5,321-5,153-6,329-9000

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Specifications Comparison: Volvo XC90 vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
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

Climate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Headlight washers50No
Automatic air recirculation100No
Total Requested20044%
Total Not Requested25056%

Option Package Details
Volvo XC90 3.2 R-Design

Dynamic Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
255/45HR20 tires400No
Total Requested50048%
Total Not Requested55052%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
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 Requested385066%
Total Not Requested200034%

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-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested360071%
Total Not Requested145029%

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