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Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,318

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,422

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,488

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $8,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182011
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $38,900 $32,260
Base Invoice $36,438 $29,878
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,615  
Premier Package 1,980  
Cargo net 65 40
Cargo mat 105 50
All-weather floor mats 80 78
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package 2,413  
Premier Package 1,863  
Cargo net 39 32
Cargo mat 65 36
All-weather floor mats 60 62
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 4,845 3,263
Options (change) 4,440 2,815
Destination 995 795
Total Price $44,740 $36,318
Total Invoice $41,873 $33,488

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,917
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,169
Model Year20182011
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)21/30 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)835, 15300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$44,740$36,318
Adjustments for Features-4,5050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$40,235$36,318
Total Invoice$41,873$33,488
Adjustments for Features-4,2160
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$37,657$33,488

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control$600 
Cruise control $150
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote app$25 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Brake assist$50 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Lane departure prevention, steering-based$200 
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front$150 
Obstacle detection, rear$250 
Pedestrian detection$50 
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system$0 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
App support$0 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
DVD-compatible player$0 
HD radio$50 
Siri Eyes Free support$0 
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather seating surfaces $900
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim$300 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$8,280$3,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,505$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2160

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20182011
ModelESRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase111.0 in106.4 in
Length192.7 in175.6 in
Width71.7 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,549 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.5 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom40.0 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume15.2 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

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%

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