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

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Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,125

Honda Insight   
Difference: $5,980

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,776

Honda Insight   
Difference: $5,364

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,330 $26,435 $27,860 $31,000 $31,930
Base Invoice $18,062 $24,470 $25,785 $28,681 $29,538
Automatic climate control, front 1,200        
Automatic climate control, front 1,119        
Options (change) 1,200 0 0 0 0
Options (change) 1,119 0 0 0 0
Destination 595 670 670 670 670
Total Price $21,125 $27,105 $28,530 $31,670 $32,600
Total Invoice $19,776 $25,140 $26,455 $29,351 $30,208

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,840
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,446
Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine73hp I3 H232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5M6M6M6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 4100, 6100, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)165/65-14225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/40-19
Total Price$21,125$27,105$28,530$31,670$32,600
Adjustments for Features0-2,940-4,565-7,365-6,065
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,125$24,165$23,965$24,305$26,535
Cost Above Minimum$0$200$0$340$2,570
Total Invoice$19,776$25,140$26,455$29,351$30,208
Adjustments for Features0-2,727-4,233-6,826-5,620
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,776$22,413$22,222$22,525$24,588
Cost Above Minimum$0$191$0$303$2,366

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009200920092009
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8RX-8RX-8
TrimBaseSportTouringGrand TouringR3
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0    
6-speed manual $150$150$150$150
FWD$0    
RWD $0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Cruise control $150$150$150$150
Proximity key   $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150$150$150
Universal garage door opener  $100$100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150$150$150
Antilock brakes (ABS) $400$400$400$400
Front side airbags $350$350$350$350
Side curtain airbags $350$350$350$350
Stability control  $400$400$400
Tire-pressure monitor $75$75$75$75
Traction control  $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25$25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100$100$100
Second-row high console $250$250$250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  $200 
Intermittent wipers$0    
Rain-sensing wipers   $175 
Rear wiper$175    
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit    $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25$25$25
Larger rear spoiler    $200
Rear spoiler $200$200$200 
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel $125$125$125$125
Aux input $50$50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link   $100$100
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325$325
CD player$125$125   
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Surround sound   $250$250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150$150
Automatic headlights   $125 
Digital instruments$0    
Fog lights  $125$125$125
Heated mirrors   $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50$50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50$50$50
Outside temperature display $50$50$50$50
Trip computer$150    
Visor mirror, driver$10    
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), front row $75$75$75$75
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50$50$50
Floor mats $75$75$75$75
Heated front seats   $200 
Leather seating surfaces   $900$900
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150$150$150
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat   $200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)    $0
Total Value of Features$660$3,600$5,225$8,025$6,725
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,940$4,565$7,365$6,065
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,727-4,233-6,826-5,620

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Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20062009
ModelInsightRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase94.5 in106.4 in
Length155.1 in175.6 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height53.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight1,851 lb.3,065 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.8 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room50.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room48.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom0.0 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room0.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom0.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft37.6 ft3

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