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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $19,820

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,897

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimSEAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $16,570 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $15,909 $24,458 $24,458
Sunroof 1,150    
Floor mats 85    
Cargo mat 80 50 50
Sunroof wind deflector 85 50 50
Rear spoiler 375 360 360
Leather seating surfaces 800    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Sunroof 1,047    
Floor mats 68    
Cargo mat 64 36 36
Sunroof wind deflector 68 40 40
Rear spoiler 338 288 288
Leather seating surfaces 728    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Options (change) 2,575 6,190 5,490
Options (change) 2,313 5,606 4,961
Destination 675 650 650
Total Price $19,820 $33,275 $32,575
Total Invoice $18,897 $30,714 $30,069

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimSEAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine138hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)172, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)205/55-16225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$19,820$33,275$32,575
Adjustments for Features0-2,525-1,550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,820$30,750$31,025
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$18,897$30,714$30,069
Adjustments for Features0-2,331-1,431
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,897$28,383$28,638
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$255

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year200820082008
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimSEAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200  
Proximity key $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Outside temperature display $50$50
Trip computer$150  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Folding second row seats$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals  $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$1,475$4,000$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,525$1,550
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,331-1,431

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082008
ModelElantraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase104.3 in106.4 in
Length177.4 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height58.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,724 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.0 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.5 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265045%
Total Not Requested320055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265052%
Total Not Requested240048%

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