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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: $35,665

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,015

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,810

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,526

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082009
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $34,120 $31,000
Base Invoice $30,253 $28,681
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 4,250  
Premium Plus Package 2,480  
Rear side airbags 250  
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Premium Package   900
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,408  
Premium Plus Package 2,058  
Rear side airbags 200  
Xenon HID headlights 652  
Premium Package   774
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 7,795 3,995
Options (change) 6,318 3,459
Destination 765 670
Total Price $42,680 $35,665
Total Invoice $37,336 $32,810

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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: $4,260
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,116
Model Year20082009
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine272hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$42,680$35,665
Adjustments for Features-2,7550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$39,925$35,665
Total Invoice$37,336$32,810
Adjustments for Features-2,4100
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,926$32,810

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
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 
Brake assist$50 
Full-size spare tire$225 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Temporary spare tire $150
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 
DVD-compatible player$0 
Satellite radio $200
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Memory system, passenger seat$150 
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 thigh support length adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,005$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,755$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,4100

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20082009
ModelESRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.1 in175.6 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.4 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room57.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.2 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room52.8 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom35.9 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume14.7 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Rearview camera200No
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested115064%
Total Not Requested65036%
Premium Plus Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Full-size spare tire75No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested140064%
Total Not Requested80036%

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%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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