Compare 2008 Mazda RX-8 - Details
Pricing | |||
MSRP | $31,070 | $37,320 | $22,770 |
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Invoice | $28,735 | $34,803 | $21,313 |
Destination | $650 | $675 | $675 |
Interior Edit | |||
Air Conditioning, Front | Manual | Manual | Automatic |
Air Filter | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Dual | N/A |
Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | 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 | Standard | N/A |
Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front |
Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/aluminum | Leather | Leather |
12V DC Power Outlet | 2 | 2 | 1 |
Lighter Elements | Front | N/A | Front |
Ashtray | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Overhead Console | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage | Mini With Storage |
Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
Floor Mats | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
Rear Windows | Manual Vented | Fixed | Fixed |
1-touch Window Down | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Programmable Garage Door Opener | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
Oil Pressure Gauge | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Driver Information Centre | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Trip Computer | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Water Temp Gauge | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Service Interval Warning | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Lighting - Map Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | N/A |
Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear View Mirror | Auto-dimming Day-night | Auto-dimming 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 | Power |
Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Seatback Storage Pockets | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather/metal-look | Leather |
Voice Recorder | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Air Compressor | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Seats Edit | |||
Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
Standard Seating | 4 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 4 Passengers |
Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 6-way |
Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 4-way | 4-way | 4-way |
Lumbar Support | Driver | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
Front Head Restraints | Fixed | Adjustable | Adjustable |
Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | N/A |
Rear Seats | Bucket | 60-40 Bench | 50-50 Bench |
Rear Armrest | With Pass-thru | Standard | N/A |
Rear Head Restraints | 2 - Fixed | 2 - Fixed | N/A |
Seat Trim | Leather | Simulated Suede/leather | Leather |
Entertainment Edit | |||
Radio | SIRIUS-ready AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan | XM AM/FM/Satellite, Seek-scan |
CD Player | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
MP3 Capability | N/A | Standard | Standard |
Auxiliary Input Jack | N/A | Standard | N/A |
DVD-Audio | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Voice Recognition | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Speakers | 9 Bose(R) | 14 Kicker | 6 |
Amplifier | Standard | 322W | N/A |
Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Entertainment System | N/A | With DVD And Digital Media | N/A |
Navigation System | Optional | Yes With Voice Activation | Optional |
1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Bluetooth Compatibility | N/A | Standard | Optional |
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 | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row | N/A |
Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
Traction Control | Driveline | ABS And Driveline | N/A |
Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | N/A | Front |
Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front | Front |
Headlights | High Intensity Low Beam, Xenon | High Intensity Low/high Beam | Halogen |
Exterior Light Control | N/A | Auto On/off | N/A |
Delay-off Headlamps | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Daytime Running Lights | N/A | Optional | N/A |
Door Curb Lights | 2 | N/A | 2 |
Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (front Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
Keyless Access System | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Ignition Disable | Standard | Sentry Key | N/A |
Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Overview | |||
Warranty Overview | Basic (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Powertrain (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (36 Month/36,000 Mileage), Accessories (36 Month/36,000 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 (60 Month/60,000 Mileage), Powertrain (120 Month/100,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (84 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (60 Month/unlimited Mileage), Accessories (12 Month/12,000 Mileage) |
Warranty Edit | |||
Warranty - Basic | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/60,000 Miles |
Warrranty - Powertrain | 60 Months/60,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 120 Months/100,000 Miles |
Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 60 Months/unlimited Miles | 60 Months/100,000 Miles | 84 Months/unlimited Miles |
Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 36 Months/36,000 Miles | 60 Months/unlimited Miles |
Exterior Edit | |||
Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Fully Galvanized Steel |
Paint | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
Grille Trim | Black | Black W/chrome Surround | N/A |
Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front | Front |
Door Count | 4 Doors | 2 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 | Standard | Standard |
Sunroof | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Power Sliding And Tilting Glass |
Spoiler | Wing | Lip | Wing |
Front Tires | P225/45WR18.0 BSW Summer Performance | P245/45ZR20.0 BSW Performance AS | P215/45VR17.0 BSW Performance AS |
Tires - Rear | N/A | 255/45ZR10 | N/A |
Wheels | 18" Silver Aluminum | 20" Silver Forged Aluminum | 17" Silver Aluminum |
Spare Tire And Wheel | N/A | N/A | Compact Steel |
Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
Mud Flaps | Optional | N/A | Optional |
Mechanical Edit | |||
Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 6.1L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
Engine - Valvetrain | N/A | OHV | DOHC |
Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | Brembo 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc |
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
Brake Assist | N/A | Standard | N/A |
Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Rear-wheel | Front-wheel |
Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
Speed Sensitive Steering | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Suspension Tuning | Sport | Sport | Regular |
Front Suspension Type | Double Wishbone | Short And Long Arm | Strut |
Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Multi-link | Multi-link |
Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Bilstein | Gas-pressurized |
Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
Electronic Stability System | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Sequential Shift Control | Optional | AUTOSTICK(R) | SHIFTRONIC |
Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 4-spd W/OD |
Axle Ratio | 4.44 | 3.06 | 4.04 |
Locking/limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | N/A |
Specifications Edit | |||
Exterior Length | 174.3 " | 197.7 " | 173.0 " |
Exterior Body Width | 69.7 " | 75.7 " | 69.3 " |
Exterior Height | 52.8 " | 57.0 " | 52.4 " |
Engine | 1.3L Rotary | 6.1L V-8 | 2.7L V-6 |
Horsepower | 232 @ 8,500 Rpm | 425 @ 6,200 Rpm | 172 @ 6,000 Rpm |
Torque | 159 @ 5,500 Rpm | 420 @ 4,800 Rpm | 181 @ 3,800 Rpm |
SAEJ1349 AUG2004 Compliant | Standard | N/A | N/A |
Fuel Economy - City | 16 Mpg | 13 Mpg | 17 Mpg |
Fuel Economy - Highway | 22 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 24 Mpg |
0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 6.4 Seconds | 5.4 Seconds | 8.1 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Time | 14.8 Seconds | 13.8 Seconds | 16.2 Seconds |
1/4 Mile Speed | 96 Mph | 103 Mph | 85 Mph |
Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
Slalom Speed | 62 Mph | 59 Mph | 62 Mph |
Bore-and-Stroke | 3.15/9.45 " | 4.06/3.58 " | 3.41/2.95 " |
Curb Weight | 3,045 Lbs. | 4,140 Lbs. | 3,010 Lbs. |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 3,810 Lbs. | 5,300 Lbs. | 3,828 Lbs. |
Wheelbase | 106.4 " | 116.0 " | 99.6 " |
Front Track | 58.9 " | 64.0 " | 59.1 " |
Rear Track | 59.3 " | 63.1 " | 59.1 " |
Turning Radius | 17.4 '' | 16.7 '' | 17.9 '' |
Drag Coefficient | .31 | .35 | .34 |
Front Legroom | 42.7 " | 42.0 " | 43.1 " |
Rear Legroom | 32.2 " | 32.6 " | 29.9 " |
Front Headroom | 36.8 " | 39.5 " | 36.5 " |
Rear Headroom | 36.5 " | 37.4 " | 34.1 " |
Front Hip Room | 53.3 " | 54.7 " | 51.6 " |
Rear Hip Room | 48.1 " | 51.4 " | 44.7 " |
Front Shoulder Room | 54.8 " | 58.2 " | 53.9 " |
Rear Shoulder Room | 54.9 " | 53.9 " | 50.6 " |
Luggage Volume | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
Luggage Volume (max) | 7.6 Cu.ft. | 16.2 Cu.ft. | 14.8 Cu.ft. |
Passenger Volume | 89 Cu.ft. | 94 Cu.ft. | 82 Cu.ft. |
Fuel Tank | 15.9 Gal. | 19.0 Gal. | 14.5 Gal. |
Cost To Own | |||
NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
Passenger's | 5 | N/A | N/A |
Rear Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Side Barrier Rating Driver | N/A | N/A | 4 |
Driver's | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Front Seat | 4 | N/A | N/A |
Overall Rollover Rating | 5 | N/A | 4 |
IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings | |||