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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: $35,743

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,725

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $280

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $32,145 $37,595 $58,460 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $28,929 $33,833 $52,612 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,465 2,465 2,485 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 78 78
Rear spoiler 389 389   360 360
Xenon HID headlights 875 875      
Grand Touring Package       5,335 4,635
Temporary spare tire       395 395
Body kit       1,100 1,100
Navigation system 2,085 2,085 2,101 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 62 62
Rear spoiler 268 268   288 288
Xenon HID headlights 700 700      
Grand Touring Package       4,922 4,277
Temporary spare tire       320 320
Body kit       881 881
Options (change) 3,975 3,975 2,731 9,358 8,658
Options (change) 3,201 3,201 2,249 8,262 7,617
Destination 875 875 825 650 650
Total Price $36,995 $42,445 $62,016 $36,443 $35,743
Total Invoice $33,005 $37,909 $55,686 $33,370 $32,725

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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: $903
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,640
Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FAutomaticManual
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8212hp R2232hp 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$36,995$42,445$62,016$36,443$35,743
Adjustments for Features-2,430-3,380-5,130-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,565$39,065$56,886$35,468$35,743
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,500$22,321$0$275
Total Invoice$33,005$37,909$55,686$33,370$32,725
Adjustments for Features-2,168-3,019-4,606-8930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,837$34,890$51,080$32,477$32,725
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,053$20,243$0$248

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102010201020082008
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FAutomaticManual
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 air recirculation$100$100$100  
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300$300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0$0$0
Infotainment 
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
Satellite radio$200$200$200  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200$200$200  
Traffic + travel information$25$25$25  
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  
Interior ambient lighting$150$150$150  
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  
Door sill trim plates   $100$100
Heated front seats  $200$200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
Memory system, passenger seat  $150  
Metal pedals  $75 $75
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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0$0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100$100 
Total Value of Features$3,730$4,680$6,430$2,275$1,300
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,430$3,380$5,130$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,168-3,019-4,606-8930

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
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
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested455078%
Total Not Requested130022%

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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