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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: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementRX-8
TrimEXSCGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,385 $23,270 $32,260
Base Invoice $20,835 $21,656 $29,878
Navigation system 1,700 1,700 2,000
Temporary spare tire     395
Navigation system 1,577 1,577 1,720
Temporary spare tire     320
Options (change) 1,700 1,700 2,395
Options (change) 1,577 1,577 2,040
Destination 670 670 795
Total Price $24,755 $25,640 $35,450
Total Invoice $23,082 $23,903 $32,713

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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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,198
Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementRX-8
TrimEXSCGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4166hp I4232hp R2
TransmissionA5M5M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7270, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/55-18225/45-18
Total Price$24,755$25,640$35,450
Adjustments for Features-8500-4,580
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,905$25,640$30,870
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,735$0
Total Invoice$23,082$23,903$32,713
Adjustments for Features-7930-4,226
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,289$23,903$28,487
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,614$0

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200920092011
ModelElementElementRX-8
TrimEXSCGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
5-speed manual $0 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0$0 
RWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key  $250
Universal garage door opener  $100
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 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150
Console without shifter $150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150$150 
Overhead console storage compartments$100$100 
Rear seat pass-through  $100
Removable cooler console$175  
Second-row high console  $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Intermittent wipers$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175
Rear wiper$175$175 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275 
Rear spoiler  $200
Skid plate (one)$50$50 
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
SD Card slot$25$25 
Surround sound  $250
USB port$25$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150
Automatic headlights  $125
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50
Interior ambient lighting$150$150 
Visor mirror, driver$10$10 
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10 
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50
Door sill trim plates  $100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300$300 
Heated front seats  $200
Leather seating surfaces  $900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$50 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75$75 
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Metal pedals  $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 
Total Value of Features$2,995$2,145$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$850$0$4,580
Value of Feature Adjustments-7930-4,226

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092011
ModelElementRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.4 in106.4 in
Length169.9 in175.6 in
Width71.6 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
25.1 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
74.6 ft37.6 ft3

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