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Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $14,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!SportBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,495 $18,495 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,560 $17,560 $24,458 $24,458
Leather seating surfaces 900 900    
Sunroof   700    
Shinka Package     6,885 6,165
Body kit     970 970
Rear spoiler     360 360
Leather seating surfaces 800 800    
Sunroof   600    
Shinka Package     5,923 5,304
Body kit     775 775
Rear spoiler     288 288
Options (change) 900 1,600 8,215 7,495
Options (change) 800 1,400 6,986 6,367
Destination 695 695 560 560
Total Price $20,090 $20,790 $35,210 $34,490
Total Invoice $19,055 $19,655 $32,004 $31,385

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,363
Model Year2011201120062006
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!SportBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine142hp I4142hp I4212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionA4A4T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)315, 8315, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$20,090$20,790$35,210$34,490
Adjustments for Features0-200-1,745-695
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$20,090$20,590$33,465$33,795
Cost Above Minimum$0$500$0$330
Total Invoice$19,055$19,655$32,004$31,385
Adjustments for Features0-189-1,586-632
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$19,055$19,466$30,418$30,753
Cost Above Minimum$0$411$0$335

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120062006
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!SportBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
4-speed automatic$800$800  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Proximity key  $250$250
Universal garage door opener  $100$100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder  $25$25
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter  $0$0
Intermittent wipers$0$0  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Variable intermittent wipers  $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit $0$0$0
Bodyside moldings$75$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Rear spoiler $200$200$200
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror  $150$150
Automatic-off headlights$25$25  
Heated mirrors  $25$25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver  $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger  $50$50
Outside temperature display  $50$50
Speaker lights$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150  
Visor mirror, driver$10$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row  $50$50
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50$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$350  
Polished alloy wheels  $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$2,845$3,045$4,590$3,540
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$200$1,745$695
Value of Feature Adjustments0-189-1,586-632

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112006
ModelSoulRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.4 in106.4 in
Length161.6 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height63.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,561 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity12.7 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.2 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
19.3 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft37.6 ft3

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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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested307551%
Total Not Requested299049%

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
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
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 Requested282554%
Total Not Requested244046%

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