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

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Lexus RX vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,715

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,252

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,846

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $11,038

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122009
ModelRXRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Base Price $39,075 $31,000
Base Invoice $36,537 $28,681
Premium Package 2,400 900
Comfort Package 1,950  
Navigation Package 2,465  
Unbranded 12 speakers 110  
Cargo mat 92 50
6-speed shiftable automatic   700
Temporary spare tire   395
Navigation system   2,000
Premium Package 2,244 774
Comfort Package 1,796  
Navigation Package 2,277  
Unbranded 12 speakers 100  
Cargo mat 55 36
6-speed shiftable automatic   645
Temporary spare tire   320
Navigation system   1,720
Options (change) 7,017 4,045
Options (change) 6,472 3,495
Destination 875 670
Total Price $46,967 $35,715
Total Invoice $43,884 $32,846

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,257
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,371
Model Year20122009
ModelRXRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Engine275hp V6212hp R2
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 12300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/60-18225/45-18
Total Price$46,967$35,715
Adjustments for Features-4,9950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$41,972$35,715
Total Invoice$43,884$32,846
Adjustments for Features-4,6670
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$39,217$32,846

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Features Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelRXRX-8
Trim350Grand Touring
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate$350 
Power rear side windows$200 
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Rear air vents$100 
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather door panel trim$250 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75 
Manual recliner, second row seats$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Wood trim$300 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,245$2,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,995$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,6670

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus RX vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20122009
ModelRXRX-8
Body4dr SUV4dr Coupe
Wheelbase107.9 in106.4 in
Length187.8 in175.6 in
Width74.2 in69.7 in
Height66.3 in52.8 in
Curb Weight4,178 lb.3,094 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.2 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.6 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.1 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom37.7 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room54.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom36.8 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
40.0 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
80.3 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RX 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Power liftgate350No
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Upholstered door panels, leather250No
USB port25No
Total Requested200072%
Total Not Requested77528%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Steering-linked headlights150No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

6-speed manually-shiftable automatic
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
1.3L R2
OHV-2v
212 hp@7500
159 lb-ft@5500
1000Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested100091%
Total Not Requested1009%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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