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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: $35,175

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,644

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,359

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $5,497

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20112008
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Automatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,299 $24,458
Rear spoiler 299 360
Navigation system 2,465 2,000
Xenon HID headlights 815  
Heated front seats 640  
Grand Touring Package   5,335
Temporary spare tire   395
Rear spoiler 199 288
Navigation system 2,233 1,721
Xenon HID headlights 700  
Heated front seats 550  
Grand Touring Package   4,922
Temporary spare tire   320
Options (change) 4,219 8,090
Options (change) 3,682 7,251
Destination 875 650
Total Price $41,819 $35,175
Total Invoice $37,856 $32,359

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,989
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,188
Model Year20112008
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Automatic
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/27 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$41,819$35,175
Adjustments for Features-3,6550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,164$35,175
Total Invoice$37,856$32,359
Adjustments for Features-3,3090
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,547$32,359

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Automatic
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 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Infotainment 
Aux input$50 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
CD changer, in-dash $325
CD player$125 
MP3-compatible player$50 
Satellite radio$200 
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights$125 
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, driver seat$200 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$5,955$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,655$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,3090

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelESRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase109.3 in106.4 in
Length191.1 in174.3 in
Width71.1 in69.7 in
Height57.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,580 lb.3,075 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
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

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