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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: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,935 $32,260 $32,290
Base Invoice $21,344 $29,878 $29,904
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Satellite radio     430
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Satellite radio     344
Options (change) 0 395 825
Options (change) 0 320 664
Destination 810 795 795
Total Price $23,745 $33,450 $33,910
Total Invoice $22,154 $30,993 $31,363

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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: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,920
Model Year201120112011
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine166hp I4232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionA5M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)270, 7300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/70-16225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$23,745$33,450$33,910
Adjustments for Features0-4,230-2,030
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$23,745$29,220$31,880
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,660
Total Invoice$22,154$30,993$31,363
Adjustments for Features0-3,919-1,878
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$22,154$27,074$29,485
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,411

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Features Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120112011
ModelElementRX-8RX-8
TrimEXGrand TouringR3
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed automatic$900  
6-speed manual $150$150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rollover sensor$50  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter $150$150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate$150  
Overhead console storage compartments$100  
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Removable cooler console$175  
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Intermittent wipers$0  
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
Larger rear spoiler  $200
Rear spoiler $200 
Skid plate (one)$50  
Sunroof $900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
Surround sound $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights $125 
Fog lights $125$125
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$2,495$6,725$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,230$2,030
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,919-1,878

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Element vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112011
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 Weight3,516 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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