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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: $27,615

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $6,860

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCivicCivicRX-8RX-8
TrimEX-LTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $25,600 $28,300 $26,435 $26,435
Navigation system 1,000   2,000 2,000
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Rear spoiler     360 360
Navigation system 926   1,721 1,721
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 1,000 0 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 926 0 7,251 6,606
Destination 1,015 1,015 650 650
Total Price $27,615 $29,315 $35,175 $34,475

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,010
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,624
Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCivicCivicRX-8RX-8
TrimEX-LTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine174hp I4174hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVTCVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)180, 8450, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/50-17235/40-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$27,615$29,315$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-1,650-5,125-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,965$24,190$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$1,775$0$0$275

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Features Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2021202120082008
ModelCivicCivicRX-8RX-8
TrimEX-LTouringAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000   
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850  
Cruise control$150 $150$150
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote start$150$150  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200  
Automatic braking, low-speed $200  
Blind spot camera, passenger side$150$150  
Brake assist$50$50  
Forward collision warning $200  
Lane departure warning $200  
Lane keeping assist $400  
Pedestrian detection $50  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100$100  
App support$0$0  
Apple CarPlay support$100$100  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
HD radio$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Boost gauge$75$75  
Compass$0$0  
LED headlights $1000  
Spotter mirror(s)$50$50  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats $200  
Metal pedals   $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$4,000$7,475$3,325$2,350
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,650$5,125$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-116-177-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Civic vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20212008
ModelCivicRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length182.3 in174.3 in
Width70.8 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,918 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Compass0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested390067%
Total Not Requested195033%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested390077%
Total Not Requested115023%

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