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

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Lexus RC vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,180

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $31,005

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,275

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $29,321

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201520082008
ModelRCRX-8RX-8
TrimFAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $62,400 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $58,032 $24,458 $24,458
Navigation Package 1,760    
Sunroof 1,100    
Grand Touring Package   5,335 4,635
Navigation system   2,000 2,000
Body kit   1,100 1,100
Rear spoiler   360 360
Navigation Package 1,627    
Sunroof 1,012    
Grand Touring Package   4,922 4,277
Navigation system   1,721 1,721
Body kit   881 881
Rear spoiler   288 288
Options (change) 2,860 8,795 8,095
Options (change) 2,639 7,812 7,167
Destination 925 650 650
Total Price $66,185 $35,880 $35,180
Total Invoice $61,596 $32,920 $32,275

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Automatic
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $27,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,183
Model Year201520082008
ModelRCRX-8RX-8
TrimFAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine467hp V8212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionT8T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)256, 10300, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)255/35-19225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$66,185$35,880$35,180
Adjustments for Features-3,640-9750
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$62,545$34,905$35,180
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$275
Total Invoice$61,596$32,920$32,275
Adjustments for Features-3,388-8950
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$58,208$32,025$32,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$250

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Features Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201520082008
ModelRCRX-8RX-8
TrimFAutomaticManual
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1300  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
RWD$0$0$0
Accessories 
Remote app$25  
Remote window/roof operation$15  
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150$150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50  
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger$75  
Rearview camera$200  
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation$100  
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Dual-zone climate control$125  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300$300
Exterior 
Rear spoiler $200$200
Retractable rear spoiler$400  
Infotainment 
App support$0  
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth audio streaming$25  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash $325$325
CD player$125  
DVD-compatible player$0  
Handwriting recognition$200  
HD radio$50  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Siri Eyes Free support$0  
SMS text-to-speech reader$25  
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200  
Traffic + travel information$25  
USB port$25  
Voice control for nav and audio$100  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock$25  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights $125$125
Interior ambient lighting$150  
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display$250  
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only$750  
Performance meter$150  
Trip computer$150  
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Xenon HID headlights $500$500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Heated front seats $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900$900
Metal pedals$75 $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Power recliner, passenger seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces$0  
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede$200  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100$100 
Total Value of Features$6,590$3,925$2,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$3,640$975$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,388-8950

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20152008
ModelRCRX-8
Body2dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.5 in106.4 in
Length184.8 in174.3 in
Width72.4 in69.7 in
Height54.9 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,749 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.4 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.0 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.7 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.9 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom45.4 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom34.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.8 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room44.9 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.3 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume10.4 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
App support0No
Total Requested60067%
Total Not Requested30033%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested312553%
Total Not Requested272547%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested287557%
Total Not Requested217543%

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