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

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Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $26,055

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $7,965

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,351

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,698

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082006
ModelSonataRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $22,470 $26,435
Base Invoice $21,035 $24,458
3.3L V6 1,700  
Floor mats 85  
Cargo net 50 40
Sunroof wind deflector 85 50
Sunroof 900  
Cargo mat 90 50
Shinka Package   6,885
3.3L V6 1,572  
Floor mats 68  
Cargo net 41 32
Sunroof wind deflector 68 40
Sunroof 819  
Cargo mat 73 36
Shinka Package   5,923
Options (change) 2,910 7,025
Options (change) 2,641 6,031
Destination 675 560
Total Price $26,055 $34,020
Total Invoice $24,351 $31,049

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,274
Model Year20082006
ModelSonataRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine234hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT5T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)360, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/50-17225/45-18
Total Price$26,055$34,020
Adjustments for Features0-465
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$26,055$33,555
Total Invoice$24,351$31,049
Adjustments for Features0-424
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$24,351$30,625

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Features Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelSonataRX-8
TrimLimitedBase (automatic)
Body4dr Sedan4dr 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
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75 
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Trip computer$150 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats$300 
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat$50 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$2,750$3,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$465
Value of Feature Adjustments0-424

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082006
ModelSonataRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.4 in106.4 in
Length188.9 in174.3 in
Width72.1 in69.7 in
Height58.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,458 lb.3,075 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.5 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.7 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom38.2 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.9 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room55.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom37.4 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume16.3 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Hyundai Sonata vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested365060%
Total Not Requested241540%

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