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

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Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,775

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,286

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062006
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,625 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,137 $24,458 $24,458
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 595 560 560
Total Price $20,220 $26,995 $26,995
Total Invoice $18,732 $25,018 $25,018

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,295
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,914
Model Year200620062006
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,220$26,995$26,995
Adjustments for Features0-1,480-730
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,220$25,515$26,265
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$750
Total Invoice$18,732$25,018$25,018
Adjustments for Features0-1,372-677
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,732$23,646$24,341
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$695

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200620062006
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags $350$350
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Skid plate (one)$50  
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Removable second row seats$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,145$2,625$1,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,480$730
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,372-677

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062006
ModelElementRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.4 in
Length169.3 in174.3 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,372 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom43.3 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.1 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.0 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.6 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
26.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
77.1 ft37.6 ft3

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