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

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Lexus HS vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $34,475

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $7,650

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,714

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $6,568

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelHSHSRX-8RX-8
Trim250h250h PremiumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $36,330 $39,100 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $33,061 $35,581 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation Package 2,125 2,125    
Rearview camera 350 350    
Rear spoiler 200 200 360 360
Heated front seats 440      
LED headlights 1,805 1,805    
Grand Touring Package     5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire     395 395
Navigation system     2,000 2,000
Navigation Package 1,942 1,942    
Rearview camera 302 302    
Rear spoiler 172 172 288 288
Heated front seats 378      
LED headlights 1,552 1,552    
Grand Touring Package     4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire     320 320
Navigation system     1,721 1,721
Options (change) 4,920 4,480 8,090 7,390
Options (change) 4,346 3,968 7,251 6,606
Destination 875 875 650 650
Total Price $42,125 $44,455 $35,175 $34,475
Total Invoice $38,282 $40,424 $32,359 $31,714

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,339
Model Year2011201120082008
ModelHSHSRX-8RX-8
Trim250h250h PremiumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine147hp I4 H147hp I4 H212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionCVTCVTT6M6
DrivetrainFWDFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,125$44,455$35,175$34,475
Adjustments for Features-3,830-5,280-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,295$39,175$34,200$34,475
Cost Above Minimum$0$880$0$275
Total Invoice$38,282$40,424$32,359$31,714
Adjustments for Features-3,481-4,801-8970
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,801$35,623$31,462$31,714
Cost Above Minimum$0$822$0$252

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Features Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2011201120082008
ModelHSHSRX-8RX-8
Trim250h250h PremiumAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
CVT$1000$1000  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1100 
6-speed manual   $150
FWD$0$0  
RWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual  $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0$0  
Brake assist$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter  $150$150
Console without shifter$150$150  
Rear seat pass-through  $100$100
Second-row high console  $250$250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125  
Ionizing air filtration$50$50  
Rear air vents$100$100  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300$300
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)  $25$25
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25  
USB port$25$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75  
Auto-dimming headlights$200$200  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125  
Compass$0$0  
Headlight washers$50$50  
LED headlights$1000$1000  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25$25  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150  
Tachometer  $75$75
Trip computer$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25  
Xenon HID headlights  $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300  
Leather door panel trim$250$250  
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat$50   
Memory system, driver seat $200  
Metal pedals   $75
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  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood$50$50  
Wood trim $300  
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$5,605$7,055$2,750$1,775
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,830$5,280$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,481-4,801-8970

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus HS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20112008
ModelHSRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length184.8 in174.3 in
Width70.3 in69.7 in
Height59.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,683 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room52.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.2 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room51.2 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom34.5 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume12.1 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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-dash200Yes
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 Requested430074%
Total Not Requested155026%

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-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430085%
Total Not Requested75015%

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