How much does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 cost?

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 has a starting MSRP of $26,795, ranging up to $32,960 for the top trim. Trim pricing includes Sport from $26,795; Grand Touring from $32,260; R3 from $32,290.

What is the fuel economy of the 2011 Mazda RX-8?

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 achieves up to 19 MPG combined (EPA estimate), depending on trim and configuration.

How much cargo space does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 have?

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 offers up to 7.6 cubic feet of cargo capacity, depending on trim and seating configuration.

How many trims does the 2011 Mazda RX-8 come in?

The 2011 Mazda RX-8 is available in 3 trims (5 total configurations) across Coupe body styles with rear wheel drive.

2011 Mazda RX-8

3 trims · 5 configurations · Coupe

Starting MSRP

$26,795 – $32,960

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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 Sport

Total price (Sport MSRP)

$26,795

Typical monthly

$531/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 2011 Mazda RX-8 trims

Sport
2 configurations
MSRP
$26,795
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
—
Grand Touring
2 configurations
MSRP
$32,260 – $32,960
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
—
R3
MSRP
$32,290
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 2011 Mazda RX-8 trim specifications
Spec	Sport2 configurations	Grand Touring2 configurations	R3
MSRP	$26,795	$32,260 – $32,960	$32,290
Fuel economy (city/hwy)	16/23	16/22	16/22
Horsepower	212 hp	232 hp	232 hp
Torque	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
Seating	4	4	4
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	RWD
Cargo (cu ft)	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
Grand Touringgas
R3gas
Fuel type: Sportpremium unleaded (required)
Grand Touringpremium unleaded (required)
R3premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders: Sportrotary 0
Grand Touringrotary 0
R3rotary 0
Displacement: Sport1.3 L
Grand Touring1.3 L
R31.3 L
Horsepower: Sport212 hp
Grand Touring232 hp
R3232 hp
Torque: Sport159 lb-ft
Grand Touring159 lb-ft
R3159 lb-ft
Transmission: Sport6-speed shiftable automatic
Grand Touring6-speed manual
R36-speed manual
Drivetrain: Sportrear wheel drive
Grand Touringrear wheel drive
R3rear wheel drive

Dimensions

Body type: SportCoupe
Grand TouringCoupe
R3Coupe
Doors: Sport4
Grand Touring4
R34
Seating: Sport4
Grand Touring4
R34
Length: Sport175.6 in
Grand Touring175.6 in
R3175.6 in
Width: Sport69.7 in
Grand Touring69.7 in
R369.7 in
Height: Sport52.8 in
Grand Touring52.8 in
R352.8 in
Wheelbase: Sport106.4 in
Grand Touring106.4 in
R3106.4 in
Ground clearance: Sport4.7 in
Grand Touring4.7 in
R34.7 in

Capacity & weight

Cargo capacity: Sport7.6 cu ft
Grand Touring7.6 cu ft
R37.6 cu ft
Max cargo capacity: Sport7.6 cu ft
Grand Touring7.6 cu ft
R37.6 cu ft
Curb weight: Sport3,111 lbs
Grand Touring3,064 lbs
R33,064 lbs
Fuel tank: Sport16.9 gal
Grand Touring16.9 gal
R316.9 gal

Fuel economy & EV

Combined MPG: Sport19
Grand Touring18
R318
City MPG: Sport16
Grand Touring16
R316
Highway MPG: Sport23
Grand Touring22
R322

Full specifications by trim
Spec	Sport	Grand Touring	R3
Engine & drivetrain
Engine type	gas	gas	gas
Fuel type	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)	premium unleaded (required)
Cylinders	rotary 0	rotary 0	rotary 0
Displacement	1.3 L	1.3 L	1.3 L
Horsepower	212 hp	232 hp	232 hp
Torque	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft	159 lb-ft
Transmission	6-speed shiftable automatic	6-speed manual	6-speed manual
Drivetrain	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive	rear wheel drive
Dimensions
Body type	Coupe	Coupe	Coupe
Doors	4	4	4
Seating	4	4	4
Length	175.6 in	175.6 in	175.6 in
Width	69.7 in	69.7 in	69.7 in
Height	52.8 in	52.8 in	52.8 in
Wheelbase	106.4 in	106.4 in	106.4 in
Ground clearance	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
Max cargo capacity	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft	7.6 cu ft
Curb weight	3,111 lbs	3,064 lbs	3,064 lbs
Fuel tank	16.9 gal	16.9 gal	16.9 gal
Fuel economy & EV
Combined MPG	19	18	18
City MPG	16	16	16
Highway MPG	23	22	22