i got the touring package which is cloth seats and supposedly the moonroof as well. only thing touring package doesn't have is the leather seats, (faux?) leather trim, heated seats/mirros

 

GT pkg also includes power drivers seat, heated front seats w/ lumbar support.

 

mazda changed that awhile back. the heated mirrors supposedly come standard with the touring package now.

 

I'd seen heated mirrors mentioned w/ touring before. But the website doesn't show it yet - is there anything official about that? I can just wait and see - I don't care a lot either way about those.

 

when the site was allowing you to print a window sticker, the touring included heated mirrors. i have that printed out. however now it is not there. hmm. i think it is also posted in a note to rotarynews.com on their site. i will check it out.

 

here is a letter to rotarynews.com from the pr people at mazdausa that is posted on the www.rotarynews.com website forum. the bold on the touring mt package is my doing for clarificatiion

From Mazda

Thanks for joining us for the global launch of the all-new 2004 Mazda RX-8. We sincerely hope you had as much fun behind the wheel as our engineers had in designing and producing a "sports car like no other." Several of you have inquired about pricing since the event. Specifics follow:

2004 Mazda RX-8
Trim
210-hp 4-speed automatic transmission $25,180
250-hp 6-speed manual transmission $26,680

Both cars are equipped with the same standard equipment including the all-new 13B RENESIS rotary engine, power windows, power mirrors, power doorlocks, cruise control, AM/FM/CD audio system with 6-speakers, ABS with Electronic Brake Distribution, front and seat-mounted airbags as well as side air curtains. In addition, the manual transmission RX-8 comes standard with 18-inch wheels, a sport tuned suspension, aluminum foot pedals and foot rest and a Tochigi Fuji torque sensing limited slip rear differential.

To make ordering easier, available options are grouped in one of four packages. The only stand alone option is a navigation system priced at $2000. The 2004 Mazda RX-8 will make its U.S. debut in mid-June at Mazda showrooms nationwide.

Equipment Packages
The Sport Package, Touring Package and Grand Touring Package
are available for both Manual (MT) and Automatic (AT) RX-8's

MT Sport Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps
$1,100

AT Sport Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps, Tochigi Fuji LSD, 18" 225/45R18 tires, Sport Tuned Suspension
$1,800

MT Touring Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps, BOSE audio system, Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Homelink, Moonroof, Heated Mirrors
$2,700

AT Touring Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps, Tochigi Fuji LSD, 18" 225/45R18 tires, Sport Tuned Suspension, BOSE audio system, Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Homelink, Moonroof, Heated Mirrors
$3,500

MT Grand Touring Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps, BOSE audio system, Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Homelink, Moonroof, Heated Mirrors, Leather Trimmed Upholstery, Leather Door Trim, 6-way Power Driver's Seat, Heated Seats, Lumbar Support
$3,900

AT Grand Touring Package: Xenon headlights, DSC w/Traction Control, Fog Lamps, Tochigi Fuji LSD, 18" 225/45R18 tires, Sport Tuned Suspension, BOSE audio system, Auto Day/Night Mirror w/Homelink, Moonroof, Heated Mirrors, Leather Trimmed Upholstery, Leather Door Trim, 6-way Power Driver's Seat, Heated Seats, Lumbar Support
$4,600

These prices do not include a Destination Charge of $520, state and local taxes, fees or any other charges. Should you have any further questions, don't hesitate to call. It was a pleasure hosting you in Pebble Beach and look forward to bringing you more "zoom" into focus...

Sincerely,
Jeremy Barnes
&
Will Bortz