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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: $23,220

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $11,990

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,150

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,929

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $20,195 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $19,349 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,100    
Floor mats 95    
Cargo mat 80 50 50
Shinka Package   6,885 6,165
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 1,911    
Floor mats 76    
Cargo mat 64 36 36
Shinka Package   5,923 5,304
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 2,275 8,935 8,215
Options (change) 2,051 7,680 7,061
Destination 750 560 560
Total Price $23,220 $35,930 $35,210
Total Invoice $22,150 $32,698 $32,079

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,220
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,126
Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine148hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 6300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,220$35,930$35,210
Adjustments for Features-560-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,660$34,880$35,210
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$330
Total Invoice$22,150$32,698$32,079
Adjustments for Features-534-9560
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$21,616$31,742$32,079
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$337

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201120062006
ModelElantraRX-8RX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$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  
Universal garage door opener $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Traffic + travel information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150$150
Automatic headlights$125  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300  
Heated second row seats$200  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50  
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
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350  
Polished alloy wheels $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,475$3,965$2,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$560$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-534-9560

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Elantra vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelElantraRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length178.3 in174.3 in
Width69.9 in69.7 in
Height56.5 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,662 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.9 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested85051%
Total Not Requested82549%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested310051%
Total Not Requested296549%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested310059%
Total Not Requested216541%

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