How much does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 cost?

The 2008 Mazda RX-8 has a starting MSRP of $26,435, ranging up to $32,070 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Sport from $26,435; Touring from $29,535; Grand Touring from $31,070; 40th Anniversary from $31,370.

What is the fuel economy of the 2008 Mazda RX-8?

The 2008 Mazda RX-8 achieves up to 19 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 have?

The 2008 Mazda RX-8 offers up to 7.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2008 Mazda RX-8 come in?

The 2008 Mazda RX-8 is available in 4 trims (8 total configurations) across Coupe body styles with rear wheel drive.

2008 Mazda RX-8

4 trims · 8 configurations · Coupe

Starting MSRP

$26,435 – $32,070

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MSRP by trim

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Purchase information

Based on Sport

Total price (Sport MSRP)

$26,435

Typical monthly

$523/mo

Avg. APR

7.00%

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Compare 2008 Mazda RX-8 trims

Sport
2 configurations
MSRP
$26,435
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/23
Horsepower
212 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
Touring
2 configurations
MSRP
$29,535 – $30,335
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
232 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
Grand Touring
2 configurations
MSRP
$31,070 – $31,770
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
232 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—
40th Anniversary Edition
2 configurations
MSRP
$31,370 – $32,070
Fuel economy (city/hwy)
16/22
Horsepower
232 hp
Torque
159 lb-ft
Engine
1.3L rotary 0 gas
Seating
4
Drivetrain
RWD
Cargo (cu ft)
7.6
Max towing
—

Compare 2008 Mazda RX-8 trim specifications
Spec	Sport2 configurations	Touring2 configurations	Grand Touring2 configurations	40th Anniversary Edition2 configurations
MSRP	$26,435	$29,535 – $30,335	$31,070 – $31,770	$31,370 – $32,070
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/23	16/22	16/22	16/22
Horsepower	212 hp	232 hp	232 hp	232 hp
Torque	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	159 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	—	—	—	—

Specifications shown for each trim’s base configuration; drivetrain, cab, and box options vary within a trim, and MSRP shows the full range. MSRP excludes destination fees, taxes, and dealer-installed options.

Full specifications

Shown for each trim's base configuration. Drivetrain, cab, and box options within a trim can change dimensions, capacities, and fuel economy.

Engine & drivetrain

Engine type: Sportgas
Touringgas
Grand Touringgas
40th Anniversary Editiongas
Fuel type: Sportpremium unleaded (required)
Touringpremium unleaded (required)
Grand Touringpremium unleaded (required)
40th Anniversary Editionpremium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: Sportrotary 0
Touringrotary 0
Grand Touringrotary 0
40th Anniversary Editionrotary 0
Displacement: Sport1.3 L
Touring1.3 L
Grand Touring1.3 L
40th Anniversary Edition1.3 L
Horsepower: Sport212 hp
Touring232 hp
Grand Touring232 hp
40th Anniversary Edition232 hp
Torque: Sport159 lb-ft
Touring159 lb-ft
Grand Touring159 lb-ft
40th Anniversary Edition159 lb-ft
Transmission: Sport6-speed shiftable automatic
Touring6-speed manual
Grand Touring6-speed manual
40th Anniversary Edition6-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sportrear wheel drive
Touringrear wheel drive
Grand Touringrear wheel drive
40th Anniversary Editionrear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SportCoupe
TouringCoupe
Grand TouringCoupe
40th Anniversary EditionCoupe
Doors: Sport4
Touring4
Grand Touring4
40th Anniversary Edition4
Seating: Sport4
Touring4
Grand Touring4
40th Anniversary Edition4
Length: Sport174.3 in
Touring174.3 in
Grand Touring174.3 in
40th Anniversary Edition174.3 in
Width: Sport69.7 in
Touring69.7 in
Grand Touring69.7 in
40th Anniversary Edition69.7 in
Height: Sport52.8 in
Touring52.8 in
Grand Touring52.8 in
40th Anniversary Edition52.8 in
Wheelbase: Sport106.4 in
Touring106.4 in
Grand Touring106.4 in
40th Anniversary Edition106.4 in
Ground clearance: Sport4.7 in
Touring4.7 in
Grand Touring4.7 in
40th Anniversary Edition4.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Sport7.6 cu ft
Touring7.6 cu ft
Grand Touring7.6 cu ft
40th Anniversary Edition7.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Sport7.6 cu ft
Touring7.6 cu ft
Grand Touring7.6 cu ft
40th Anniversary Edition7.6 cu ft
Curb weight: Sport3,084 lbs
Touring3,053 lbs
Grand Touring3,053 lbs
40th Anniversary Edition3,053 lbs
Fuel tank: Sport15.9 gal
Touring15.9 gal
Grand Touring15.9 gal
40th Anniversary Edition15.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Sport19
Touring18
Grand Touring18
40th Anniversary Edition18
City MPG: Sport16
Touring16
Grand Touring16
40th Anniversary Edition16
Highway MPG: Sport23
Touring22
Grand Touring22
40th Anniversary Edition22

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Sport	Touring	Grand Touring	40th Anniversary Edition
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	rotary 0	rotary 0	rotary 0	rotary 0
Displacement	1.3 L	1.3 L	1.3 L	1.3 L
Horsepower	212 hp	232 hp	232 hp	232 hp
Torque	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed manual	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	3,084 lbs	3,053 lbs	3,053 lbs	3,053 lbs
Fuel tank	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal	15.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	18	18	18
City MPG	16	16	16	16
Highway MPG	23	22	22	22