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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: $21,660

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $7,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,211

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,908

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,990 $22,775 $27,860 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $19,541 $21,197 $25,785 $28,681 $29,538
Temporary spare tire     395 395 395
Satellite radio     430 430 430
Temporary spare tire     320 320 320
Satellite radio     344 344 344
Options (change) 0 0 825 825 825
Options (change) 0 0 664 664 664
Destination 670 670 670 670 670
Total Price $21,660 $23,445 $29,355 $32,495 $33,425
Total Invoice $20,211 $21,867 $27,119 $30,015 $30,872

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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: $5,940
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,287
Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4166hp I4232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M5M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$21,660$23,445$29,355$32,495$33,425
Adjustments for Features0-225-1,755-4,555-3,255
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,660$23,220$27,600$27,940$30,170
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,560$0$340$2,570
Total Invoice$20,211$21,867$27,119$30,015$30,872
Adjustments for Features0-210-1,621-4,207-3,006
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,211$21,657$25,498$25,808$27,866
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,446$0$310$2,368

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008200920092009
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCTouringGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0$0   
6-speed manual  $150$150$150
FWD$0$0   
RWD  $0$0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key   $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50   
Rollover sensor$50$50   
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150$150
Console without shifter $150   
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150   
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200 
Intermittent wipers$0$0   
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear wiper$175$175   
Variable intermittent wipers  $75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275   
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler  $200$200 
Skid plate (one)$50$50   
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10   
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10   
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50$50
Door sill trim plates  $100$100$100
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300   
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75   
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
Metal pedals  $75$75$75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Power recliner, driver seat   $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat   $100 
Removable second row seats$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0   
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0  $0
Total Value of Features$1,320$1,545$3,075$5,875$4,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$225$1,755$4,555$3,255
Value of Feature Adjustments0-210-1,621-4,207-3,006

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelElementRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.4 in
Length169.3 in175.6 in
Width71.5 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 lb.3,065 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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