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2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 comparison

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Product name	2009 Mazda RX-8 R3	2005 Mazda RX-8	2009 Nissan 370Z	2008 Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring 4dr Coupe (1.3L 2rtr 6M)	2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track w/navigation
Price	Check Prices	Check Prices	$29,930.00	Check Prices	$31,000.00
CNET editors' rating	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.1 (3.0 stars)	3.0 stars Overall score: 6.0 (3.0 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.3 (4.0 stars)	3.5 stars Overall score: 7.4 (3.5 stars)	4.0 stars Overall score: 8.4 (4.0 stars)
Average user rating	5.0 stars	4.0 stars		3.5 stars
Release date		October 01, 2004
The Bottom Line	With a unique and sporty design, the 2009 Mazda RX-8 R3 will turn heads, but it doesn't quite live up to its looks, and Mazda left out some key tech elements.	The RX-8's video game looks and rotary engine give it a technology edge, but its lack of cabin gadgets keeps the focus on driving.	A two-seater, the 2009 Nissan 370Z works best as a weekend sport driver and track day car, or, with the cabin tech package, a grand tourer good for short road trips.	With its distinctive high-revving rotary engine and comic book exterior styling, the Mazda RX-8 differentiates from the competition. Its cabin tech is badly outdated, but that doesn't stop it from being a blast to drive.	You would be hard-pressed to find a better everyday sports car at the 2010 Hyundai Genesis Coupe 3.8 Track's price, and cabin tech offers cutting-edge features.
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Available Engine	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Body style	Coupe	coupe	Info unavailable	Coupe	Coupe
Trim levels	RX-8	Automatic	370Z	Grand Touring	Info unavailable
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Buying choices	E-mail me when this product is available	E-mail me when this product is available	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $29,930.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store	E-mail me when this product is available	Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price From Edmunds.com $31,000.00 In stock: Price from 1 CNET Certified store
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