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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: $25,335

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $8,785

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,843

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,583

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim+!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $18,400 $20,500 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $17,523 $19,521 $24,458 $24,458
Audio Package 1,400      
UVO e-Services Package 500      
Primo Package 3,000      
Universal garage door opener 350 350    
Floor mats 115 115    
Cargo net 50 50 40 40
Rear spoiler 395 395 360 360
Metal pedals 80 80    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 250 250    
Sun & Sound Package   2,600    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,500    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Audio Package 1,292      
UVO e-Services Package 465      
Primo Package 2,740      
Universal garage door opener 291 291    
Floor mats 93 93    
Cargo net 42 42 32 32
Rear spoiler 327 327 288 288
Metal pedals 67 67    
Illuminated door sill trim plates 208 208    
Sun & Sound Package   2,378    
The Whole Shabang Package   2,325    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Options (change) 6,140 6,340 7,735 7,035
Options (change) 5,525 5,731 6,963 6,318
Destination 795 795 650 650
Total Price $25,335 $27,635 $34,820 $34,120
Total Invoice $23,843 $26,047 $32,071 $31,426

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,085
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $10,694
Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim+!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine164hp I4164hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)350, 10350, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17235/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$25,335$27,635$34,820$34,120
Adjustments for Features-3,575-4,175-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$21,760$23,460$33,845$34,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,700$0$275
Total Invoice$23,843$26,047$32,071$31,426
Adjustments for Features-3,364-3,935-8980
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$20,479$22,112$31,173$31,426
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,633$0$253

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Features Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2014201420082008
ModelSoulSoulRX-8RX-8
Trim+!AutomaticManual
Body4dr Hatch4dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel$100$100  
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25$25  
Brake assist$50$50  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Rollover sensor$50$50  
Vehicle health reports$0$0  
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50  
Cargo cover$75$75  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Interior air filter  $0$0
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear wiper$175$175  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Deep-tinted rear windows$275$275  
Panoramic sunroof$1200$1200  
Sunroof  $900$900
Infotainment 
App support$0$0  
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
CD changer, in-dash  $325$325
CD player$125$125  
HD radio$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25  
Traffic information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for external devices$0$0  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Power-folding mirrors $50  
Speaker lights$100$100  
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300$300  
Door sill trim plates  $100$100
Folding second row seats$300$300  
Heated second row seats$200$200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 $75
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$6,450$7,050$3,850$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,575$4,175$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,364-3,935-8980

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Soul vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20142008
ModelSoulRX-8
Body4dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase101.2 in106.4 in
Length163.0 in174.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height63.0 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,715 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.5 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom40.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom39.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom39.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
24.2 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
61.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Special interior trim0No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested75045%
Total Not Requested92555%
UVO e-Services Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic headlights100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Vehicle health reports0No
911 assist25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
App support0No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for external devices0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested375100%
Primo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Fog lights125Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested192552%
Total Not Requested180048%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Sun & Sound Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Speaker lights100No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic climate control, front200No
Infinity, 350W, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested60022%
Total Not Requested207578%
The Whole Shabang Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Upgraded instruments0No
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Heated steering wheel100No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested185076%
Total Not Requested60024%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410081%
Total Not Requested95019%

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