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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: $35,160

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,440

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,043

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,760

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122006
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,725 $26,435
Base Invoice $34,400 $24,458
Ultra Luxury Package 3,535  
Navigation system 2,465 2,000
Shinka Package   6,165
Ultra Luxury Package 3,251  
Navigation system 2,277 1,721
Shinka Package   5,304
Options (change) 6,000 8,165
Options (change) 5,528 7,025
Destination 875 560
Total Price $43,600 $35,160
Total Invoice $40,803 $32,043

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,525
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,160
Model Year20122006
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine268hp V6238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)19/28 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)86, 7300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$43,600$35,160
Adjustments for Features-4,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,685$35,160
Total Invoice$40,803$32,043
Adjustments for Features-4,6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,203$32,043

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Features Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
ModelESRX-8
Trim350Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Sunshade, rear, power$225 
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 climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents$100 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
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 
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 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$7,215$2,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6000

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus ES vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122006
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.3,045 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

Ultra Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Upgraded leather upholstery0No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Power thigh support adjuster, driver seat100No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Memory system, passenger seat150No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Panoramic sunroof300No
Full-size spare tire75No
Total Requested105045%
Total Not Requested130055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels350Yes
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
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
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested466583%
Total Not Requested95017%

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