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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,240

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $3,657

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,000 2,000
Sport Package       1,300
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,721 1,721
Sport Package       1,118
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,000 3,300
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 1,721 2,839
Destination 670 670 560 560
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $28,995 $30,295
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $26,739 $27,857

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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: $5,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,701
Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4166hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA5M5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$28,995$30,295
Adjustments for Features-1,120-2700-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,635$25,370$28,995$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0$925
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$26,739$27,857
Adjustments for Features-1,044-2520-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,038$23,651$26,739$27,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,613$0$773

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2009200920062006
ModelElementElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXSCBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900   
5-speed manual $0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Stability control$400$400 $400
Traction control$100$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter $150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Removable cooler console$175   
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Skid plate (one)$50$50  
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights   $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights   $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75  
Removable second row seats$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional) $0  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,270$2,420$2,150$2,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,120$270$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,044-2520-345

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelElementRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.4 in
Length169.9 in174.3 in
Width71.6 in69.7 in
Height70.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,434 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
25.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

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