Compare 2005 Mazda RX-8 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $31,700 | $20,700 | $22,335 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $29,295 | $19,197 | $20,100 |
| Destination | $560 | $595 | $540 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Manual |
| Air Filter | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Cargo Net | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Clock | In-dash | In-radio Display | In-dash |
| Compass | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Cruise Control | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather | Metal-look | Leather |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | N/A | N/A |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | Carpet Front | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Manual | Fixed |
| 1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver | Driver |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | N/A |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Day-night | Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | Mechanical | N/A | Mechanical |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | N/A |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | N/A |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Air Compressor | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Sport Bucket | Sport Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 4-way | 6-way |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
| Lumbar Support | Driver | N/A | Driver |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
| Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | N/A | N/A |
| Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leather | Cloth/vinyl | Premium Cloth |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Speakers | 9 Bose | 6 | 6 |
| Amplifier | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A | N/A |
| Traction Control | Driveline | N/A | N/A |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | N/A | Front |
| Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | N/A | N/A | Auto On/off |
| Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | N/A | N/A | Standard |
| Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | N/A |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Optional |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | Optional |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Accessories (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/100,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | N/A |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Fixed | Retractable |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel | Fully Galvanized Steel |
| Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | N/A | Body-colored |
| Grille Trim | Black | Black W/body-color Surround | Black |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 2 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Liftgate |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote | Dual Power Remote |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| Spoiler | Lip | Wing | Wing |
| Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P205/50YR17.0 BSW Performance AS | P205/55VR15.0 BSW AS |
| Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum | 15" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Aluminum | Compact Steel | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Rear Window Wipers | N/A | N/A | Fixed Interval |
| Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 2.4L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | DOHC | DOHC |
| Turbocharger | N/A | Intercooled Turbo | N/A |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel | Front-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
| Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Strut | Strut |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Regular | Regular |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
| Sequential Shift Control | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Transmission | 4-spd Auto W/OD | 5-spd Man W/OD | 6-spd Man W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 3.53 | 4.53 |
| Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
| Remote Vehicle Starting System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 175.7 " | 170.5 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 67.4 " | 68.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 56.5 " | 51.4 " |
| Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 2.4L I-4 | 1.8L I-4 |
| Horsepower | 197 @ 7,200 Rpm | 230 @ 5,300 Rpm | 180 @ 7,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 164 @ 5,000 Rpm | 250 @ 2,200 Rpm | 130 @ 6,800 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 18 Mpg | 22 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 24 Mpg | 30 Mpg | 33 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 7.6 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds | 6.8 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 15.6 Seconds | 14.8 Seconds | 15.4 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 89 Mph | 94 Mph | 92 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 61 Mph | 62 Mph | 62 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 3.44/3.98 " | 3.23/3.35 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,053 Lbs. | 2,900 Lbs. | 2,500 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,854 Lbs. | N/A | 3,446 Lbs. |
| Maximum Trailer Weight | N/A | N/A | 2,000 Lbs. |
| Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 105.0 " | 102.4 " |
| Front Track | 58.9 " | 58.0 " | 58.6 " |
| Rear Track | 59.3 " | 58.1 " | 58.2 " |
| Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 20.5 '' | 18.1 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .31 | .35 | .32 |
| Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 42.2 " | 43.6 " |
| Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 34.8 " | 27.0 " |
| Front Headroom | 36.7 " | 38.4 " | 38.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 36.7 " | 35.0 " |
| Front Hip Room | 53.4 " | 52.4 " | 51.3 " |
| Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 52.9 " | 46.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.4 " | 52.6 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 52.8 " | 50.6 " |
| Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 12.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 13.1 Cu.ft. | 16.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | 96 Cu.ft. | 89 Cu.ft. | 78 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 12.5 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Passenger's | 5 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Driver | 4 | N/A | 3 |
| Driver's | 4 | N/A | 4 |
| Side Barrier Rating Passenger Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
| Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 5 |
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | poor | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | marginal | N/A |
