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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: $23,630

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $10,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,275

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $9,132

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201220072007
ModelSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $19,600 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $18,700 $24,458 $24,458
Premium Package 2,500    
Cargo net 50 40 40
Cargo mat 85 50 50
Rear spoiler 295 360 360
Universal garage door opener 350    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Premium Package 2,195    
Cargo net 40 32 32
Cargo mat 70 36 36
Rear spoiler 240 288 288
Universal garage door opener 280    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Options (change) 3,280 7,785 7,085
Options (change) 2,825 6,999 6,354
Destination 750 595 595
Total Price $23,630 $34,815 $34,115
Total Invoice $22,275 $32,052 $31,407

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,710
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,295
Model Year201220072007
ModelSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 8300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$23,630$34,815$34,115
Adjustments for Features-1,575-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$22,055$33,765$34,115
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$350
Total Invoice$22,275$32,052$31,407
Adjustments for Features-1,485-9670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,790$31,085$31,407
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$322

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201220072007
ModelSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr 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  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0  
Brake assist$50  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Interior air filter $0$0
Rear wiper$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings$75  
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275  
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  
Satellite radio$200  
Traffic information$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125  
Compass$0  
Speaker lights$100  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Folding second row seats$300  
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$3,950$3,425$2,375
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,575$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,485-9670

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122007
ModelSoulRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase100.4 in106.4 in
Length162.2 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height63.4 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,616 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
23.7 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
53.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested195086%
Total Not Requested32514%

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 key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315054%
Total Not Requested270046%

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 key250Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315062%
Total Not Requested190038%

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