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

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Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,190

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $4,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,277

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,565

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $28,220 $31,000
Base Invoice $26,495 $28,681
Floor mats 120  
Cargo net 50 40
Bluetooth cell phone link 325  
Navigation system 1,750 2,000
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Floor mats 96  
Cargo net 41 32
Bluetooth cell phone link 292  
Navigation system 1,628 1,720
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 2,245 4,035
Options (change) 2,057 3,491
Destination 725 670
Total Price $31,190 $35,705
Total Invoice $29,277 $32,842

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,655
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,696
Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine242hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)17/24 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)605, 10300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$31,190$35,705
Adjustments for Features-1400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,050$35,705
Total Invoice$29,277$32,842
Adjustments for Features-1310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,146$32,842

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeRX-8
TrimLimitedGrand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1000 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Wiper de-icer$25 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)$250 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,640$3,500
Value of Feature Adjustments$140$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1310

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Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Santa Fe vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelSanta FeRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length184.1 in175.6 in
Width74.4 in69.7 in
Height67.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,846 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.0 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Row 3 Headroom34.8 in0.0 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room44.6 in0.0 in
Row 3 Legroom31.3 in0.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
10.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
34.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
78.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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