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

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Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,619

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $21

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,281

Lexus IS 250   
Difference: $938

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $31,155 $36,605 $56,610 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $27,727 $32,578 $50,382 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,550 2,550 2,570 2,000 2,000
Cargo net 64 64 64 40 40
Cargo mat 73 73 73 50 50
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 60 60
Rear spoiler 389 389   360 360
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 579 579 579    
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Body kit       970 970
Navigation system 2,150 2,150 2,166 1,721 1,721
Cargo net 39 39 39 32 32
Cargo mat 44 44 44 36 36
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 45 45
Rear spoiler 268 268   288 288
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Sunroof 0 0      
Satellite radio 463 463 463    
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Body kit       775 775
Options (change) 4,639 4,639 3,395 10,365 9,645
Options (change) 3,729 3,729 2,777 8,820 8,201
Destination 825 825 825 560 560
Total Price $36,619 $42,069 $60,830 $37,360 $36,640
Total Invoice $32,281 $37,132 $53,984 $33,838 $33,219

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus IS 250
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,331
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,052
Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)194, 12194, 12194, 12300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$36,619$42,069$60,830$37,360$36,640
Adjustments for Features-1,640-2,590-4,265-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,979$39,479$56,565$36,310$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$21,586$0$330
Total Invoice$32,281$37,132$53,984$33,838$33,219
Adjustments for Features-1,446-2,286-3,785-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,835$34,846$50,199$32,887$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,011$19,364$0$332

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092009200920062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
RWD$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200  
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250$250   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50$50$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75$75$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75$75$75  
Rearview camera$200$200$200  
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console   $250$250
Second-row low console  $100  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200$200$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125  
Rain-sensing wipers  $175  
Rear air vents$100$100$100  
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 $75$75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Voice control for nav and audio$100$100$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75  
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75  
Automatic headlights$125$125$125  
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25  
Power-folding mirrors  $50  
Steering-linked headlights$150$150$150  
Trip computer$150$150$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25$25$25  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim  $100  
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100$100$100  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces   $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,115$4,065$5,740$2,525$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,640$2,590$4,265$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,446-2,286-3,785-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20092006
ModelISRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in106.4 in
Length180.1 in174.3 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.4 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.9 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room52.7 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.7 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom30.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume13.0 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus IS 250

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
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
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested476579%
Total Not Requested130021%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
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 Requested451586%
Total Not Requested75014%

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