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Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,645

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $8,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,950

Honda Civic Si   
Difference: $7,325

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelCivicRX-8
TrimSiBase (automatic)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,355 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,771 $24,458
Navigation system 1,500 2,000
Touring Package   3,775
Rear spoiler   360
Navigation system 1,389 1,721
Touring Package   3,248
Rear spoiler   288
Options (change) 1,500 6,135
Options (change) 1,389 5,257
Destination 790 560
Total Price $24,645 $33,130
Total Invoice $22,950 $30,275

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Si
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,705
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,612
Model Year20122006
ModelCivicRX-8
TrimSiBase (automatic)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine201hp I4212hp R2
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/31 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18
Total Price$24,645$33,130
Adjustments for Features0-780
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$24,645$32,350
Total Invoice$22,950$30,275
Adjustments for Features0-713
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,950$29,562

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelCivicRX-8
TrimSiBase (automatic)
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Universal garage door opener $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip front differential$500 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Traffic information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150
Automatic headlights$125 
Digital instruments$0 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50
Trip computer$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Transmission 
Short-throw shifter (optional)$0 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,095$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$780
Value of Feature Adjustments0-713

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelCivicRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.2 in106.4 in
Length175.5 in174.3 in
Width69.0 in69.7 in
Height55.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,895 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity13.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.3 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume11.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested205054%

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