How much does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 cost?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 has a starting MSRP of $25,375, ranging up to $32,470 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Automatic from $25,375; Manual from $26,875; Automatic Shinka Special Edition from $31,700; Manual Shinka Special Edition from $32,470.

What is the fuel economy of the 2005 Mazda RX-8?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 achieves up to 18 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 have?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 offers up to 7.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2005 Mazda RX-8 come in?

The 2005 Mazda RX-8 is available in 4 trims across Coupe body styles with rear wheel drive.

2005 Mazda RX-8

4 trims · Coupe

Starting MSRP

$25,375 – $32,470

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Pricing

How much should you pay for the Mazda RX-8? Select a trim to update purchase and lease estimates.

MSRP by trim

Select a trim to update the payment estimates. MSRP is for each trim's base configuration and excludes destination, taxes, and options.

Purchase information

Based on Automatic

Total price (Automatic MSRP)

$25,375

Typical monthly

$502/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

60-month loan estimate for good credit (rates as of 2026-07-11). Not a credit offer; actual APR varies by lender, credit, and dealer.

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Compare 2005 Mazda RX-8 trims

Automatic
MSRP
$25,375
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
164 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
Manual
MSRP
$26,875
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
238 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
Automatic Shinka Special Edition
MSRP
$31,700
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
197 hp
Torque
164 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
Manual Shinka Special Edition
MSRP
$32,470
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
238 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—

Compare 2005 Mazda RX-8 trim specifications
Spec	Automatic	Manual	Automatic Shinka Special Edition	Manual Shinka Special Edition
MSRP	$25,375	$26,875	$31,700	$32,470
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/22	16/22	16/22	16/22
Horsepower	197 hp	238 hp	197 hp	238 hp
Torque	164 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	164 lb-ft	159 lb-ft
Engine	1.3L rotary 0 gas	1.3L rotary 0 gas	1.3L rotary 0 gas	1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating	4	4	4	4
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	7.6	7.6	7.6	7.6
Max towing	—	—	—	—

Manufacturer specifications by trim and drivetrain. Same trim names with different MSRPs are distinct FWD/AWD (or other drivetrain) configurations from the catalog. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Automaticgas
Manualgas
Automatic Shinka Special Editiongas
Manual Shinka Special Editiongas
Fuel type: Automaticregular unleaded
Manualregular unleaded
Automatic Shinka Special Editionregular unleaded
Manual Shinka Special Editionregular unleaded
Cylinders: Automaticrotary 0
Manualrotary 0
Automatic Shinka Special Editionrotary 0
Manual Shinka Special Editionrotary 0
Displacement: Automatic1.3 L
Manual1.3 L
Automatic Shinka Special Edition1.3 L
Manual Shinka Special Edition1.3 L
Horsepower: Automatic197 hp
Manual238 hp
Automatic Shinka Special Edition197 hp
Manual Shinka Special Edition238 hp
Torque: Automatic164 lb-ft
Manual159 lb-ft
Automatic Shinka Special Edition164 lb-ft
Manual Shinka Special Edition159 lb-ft
Transmission: Automatic4-speed shiftable automatic
Manual6-speed manual
Automatic Shinka Special Edition4-speed shiftable automatic
Manual Shinka Special Edition6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Automaticrear wheel drive
Manualrear wheel drive
Automatic Shinka Special Editionrear wheel drive
Manual Shinka Special Editionrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: AutomaticCoupe
ManualCoupe
Automatic Shinka Special EditionCoupe
Manual Shinka Special EditionCoupe
Doors: Automatic4
Manual4
Automatic Shinka Special Edition4
Manual Shinka Special Edition4
Seating: Automatic4
Manual4
Automatic Shinka Special Edition4
Manual Shinka Special Edition4
Length: Automatic174.3 in
Manual174.3 in
Automatic Shinka Special Edition174.3 in
Manual Shinka Special Edition174.3 in
Width: Automatic69.7 in
Manual69.7 in
Automatic Shinka Special Edition69.7 in
Manual Shinka Special Edition69.7 in
Height: Automatic52.8 in
Manual52.8 in
Automatic Shinka Special Edition52.8 in
Manual Shinka Special Edition52.8 in
Wheelbase: Automatic106.4 in
Manual106.4 in
Automatic Shinka Special Edition106.4 in
Manual Shinka Special Edition106.4 in
Ground clearance: Automatic4.7 in
Manual4.7 in
Automatic Shinka Special Edition4.7 in
Manual Shinka Special Edition4.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Automatic7.6 cu ft
Manual7.6 cu ft
Automatic Shinka Special Edition7.6 cu ft
Manual Shinka Special Edition7.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Automatic7.6 cu ft
Manual7.6 cu ft
Automatic Shinka Special Edition7.6 cu ft
Manual Shinka Special Edition7.6 cu ft
Curb weight: Automatic3,053 lbs
Manual3,029 lbs
Automatic Shinka Special Edition3,053 lbs
Manual Shinka Special Edition3,029 lbs
Fuel tank: Automatic15.9 gal
Manual15.9 gal
Automatic Shinka Special Edition15.9 gal
Manual Shinka Special Edition15.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Automatic18
Manual18
Automatic Shinka Special Edition18
Manual Shinka Special Edition18
City MPG: Automatic16
Manual16
Automatic Shinka Special Edition16
Manual Shinka Special Edition16
Highway MPG: Automatic22
Manual22
Automatic Shinka Special Edition22
Manual Shinka Special Edition22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Automatic	Manual	Automatic Shinka Special Edition	Manual Shinka Special Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded	regular unleaded
Cylinders	rotary 0	rotary 0	rotary 0	rotary 0
Displacement	1.3 L	1.3 L	1.3 L	1.3 L
Horsepower	197 hp	238 hp	197 hp	238 hp
Torque	164 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	164 lb-ft	159 lb-ft
Transmission	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	4-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	4	4	4	4
Seating	4	4	4	4
Length	174.3 in	174.3 in	174.3 in	174.3 in
Width	69.7 in	69.7 in	69.7 in	69.7 in
Height	52.8 in	52.8 in	52.8 in	52.8 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in
Ground clearance	4.7 in	4.7 in	4.7 in	4.7 in
Capacity & weight
Cargo capacity	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft
Curb weight	3,053 lbs	3,029 lbs	3,053 lbs	3,029 lbs
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	18	18	18	18
City MPG	16	16	16	16
Highway MPG	22	22	22	22