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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: $24,580

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $4,415

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,439

Honda Insight EX   
Difference: $3,300

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201320062006
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,065 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,012 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 1,725 2,000 2,000
Sport Package     1,300
Navigation system 1,637 1,721 1,721
Sport Package     1,118
Options (change) 1,725 2,000 3,300
Options (change) 1,637 1,721 2,839
Destination 790 560 560
Total Price $24,580 $28,995 $30,295
Total Invoice $23,439 $26,739 $27,857

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Insight EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,360
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,155
Model Year201320062006
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine98hp I4 H212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionCVT-7T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 6100, 6100, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)185/60-15225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$24,580$28,995$30,295
Adjustments for Features-1,9450-375
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,635$28,995$29,920
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$925
Total Invoice$23,439$26,739$27,857
Adjustments for Features-1,8550-345
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,584$26,739$27,512
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$773

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Features Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201320062006
ModelInsightRX-8RX-8
TrimEXBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT$1100  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes $150$150
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Stability control$400 $400
Traction control$100 $100
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Detailed driving style feedback$100  
Digital instruments$0  
Fog lights  $125
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,995$2,050$2,425
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,945$0$375
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,8550-345

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
ModelInsightRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.4 in106.4 in
Length172.3 in174.3 in
Width66.7 in69.7 in
Height56.2 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,748 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity10.6 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.3 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.4 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.4 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		15.9 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		31.5 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Honda Insight vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

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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