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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: $35,133

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,952

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,834

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Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISRX-8
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Base Price $33,795 $40,220 $61,300 $31,000
Base Invoice $31,430 $37,403 $57,009 $28,681
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,905 3,905 3,925  
Rear spoiler 389 389    
Cargo net 64 64 64 40
Cargo mat 73 73 73 50
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 78
Xenon HID headlights 875      
Premium Package       900
Temporary spare tire       395
Navigation system       2,000
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg. 3,601 3,601 3,619  
Rear spoiler 268 268    
Cargo net 39 39 39 32
Cargo mat 44 44 44 36
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 62
Xenon HID headlights 807      
Premium Package       774
Temporary spare tire       320
Navigation system       1,720
Options (change) 5,415 4,540 4,171 3,463
Options (change) 4,824 4,017 3,767 2,944
Destination 875 875 875 670
Total Price $40,085 $45,635 $66,346 $35,133
Total Invoice $37,129 $42,295 $61,651 $32,295

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,447
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,440
Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISRX-8
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8232hp R2
TransmissionM6T6T8M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 14300, 14300, 14300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-17225/45-17225/40-19225/45-18
Total Price$40,085$45,635$66,346$35,133
Adjustments for Features-1,505-2,505-4,0550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,580$43,130$62,291$35,133
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,550$23,711$0
Total Invoice$37,129$42,295$61,651$32,295
Adjustments for Features-1,394-2,322-3,7680
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$35,735$39,973$57,883$32,295
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,238$22,148$0

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year2012201220122009
ModelISISISRX-8
Trim250350FGrand Touring
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  $150
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100  
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300 
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200$200$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15$15$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual   $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
Second-row low console  $100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100$100$100 
Dual-zone climate control$125$125$125 
Rain-sensing wipers  $175$175
Rear air vents$100$100$100 
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential   $300
Exterior 
Body kit  $0 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25 
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0 
iPod integration$100$100$100 
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 
Headlight washers $50  
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
Heated front seats  $200$200
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200 
Leather door panel trim$250$250$250 
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200
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 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls  $100 
Total Value of Features$3,105$4,105$5,655$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,505$2,505$4,055$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,394-2,322-3,7680

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelISRX-8
Body4dr Sedan4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in106.4 in
Length180.1 in175.6 in
Width70.9 in69.7 in
Height56.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,456 lb.3,065 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 / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 300W, 14 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Total Requested85056%
Total Not Requested67544%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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