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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: $36,640

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,371

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,219

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $5,787

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $35,065 $40,320 $61,750 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $32,611 $37,496 $57,430 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation system 2,490 2,490 2,490 2,000 2,000
F Sport Package 2,440 2,440      
Cargo net 64 64 64 40 40
Cargo mat 73 73 73 50 50
All-weather floor mats 109 109 109 60 60
Xenon HID headlights 875        
Shinka Package       6,885 6,165
Body kit       970 970
Rear spoiler       360 360
Navigation system 2,300 2,300 2,300 1,721 1,721
F Sport Package 2,245 2,245      
Cargo net 39 39 39 32 32
Cargo mat 44 44 44 36 36
All-weather floor mats 65 65 65 45 45
Xenon HID headlights 807        
Shinka Package       5,923 5,304
Body kit       775 775
Rear spoiler       288 288
Options (change) 6,051 5,176 2,736 10,365 9,645
Options (change) 5,500 4,693 2,448 8,820 8,201
Destination 895 895 895 560 560
Total Price $42,011 $46,391 $65,381 $37,360 $36,640
Total Invoice $39,006 $43,084 $60,773 $33,838 $33,219

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,486
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,134
Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine204hp V6306hp V6416hp V8212hp R2238hp R2
TransmissionT6T6T8T6M6
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)225/40-18225/40-18225/40-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$42,011$46,391$65,381$37,360$36,640
Adjustments for Features-3,215-3,265-4,440-1,0500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$38,796$43,126$60,941$36,310$36,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,330$22,145$0$330
Total Invoice$39,006$43,084$60,773$33,838$33,219
Adjustments for Features-2,985-3,032-4,127-9510
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$36,021$40,052$56,646$32,887$33,219
Cost Above Minimum$0$4,031$20,625$0$332

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Features Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132013201320062006
ModelISISISRX-8RX-8
Trim250350FBase (automatic)Base (manual)
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100 $1100 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300  
6-speed manual    $150
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 
App support$0$0$0  
Aux input$50$50$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25$25$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100$100  
DVD-compatible player$0$0$0  
HD radio$50$50$50  
MP3-compatible player$50$50$50  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25$25$25  
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  
Headlight washers $50   
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  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200  
Memory system, driver seat  $200  
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 $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350$350  
Polished alloy wheels   $350$350
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100$100$100 
Total Value of Features$4,490$4,540$5,715$2,325$1,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,215$3,265$4,440$1,050$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,985-3,032-4,127-9510

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus IS vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20132006
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
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0Yes
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75No
Door sill trim plates100No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Front sport buckets100No
255/40YR18 tires200No
225/40YR18 tires200No
Total Requested65049%
Total Not Requested67551%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS F

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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 surfaces0Yes
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
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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