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

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Lexus SC vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,610

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $34,320

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,399

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $29,832

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102006
ModelSCRX-8
Trim430Base (manual)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Base Price $68,405 $26,435
Base Invoice $60,880 $24,458
Preferred Accessory Package 210  
Rear spoiler 440 360
Shinka Package   6,165
Navigation system   2,000
Cargo mat   50
Cargo net   40
Preferred Accessory Package 124  
Rear spoiler 352 288
Shinka Package   5,304
Navigation system   1,721
Cargo mat   36
Cargo net   32
Options (change) 650 8,615
Options (change) 476 7,381
Destination 875 560
Total Price $69,930 $35,610
Total Invoice $62,231 $32,399

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $25,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $21,899
Model Year20102006
ModelSCRX-8
Trim430Base (manual)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Engine288hp V8238hp R2
TransmissionT6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)240, 9300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-18225/45-18
Total Price$69,930$35,610
Adjustments for Features-8,9150
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$61,015$35,610
Total Invoice$62,231$32,399
Adjustments for Features-7,9330
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$54,298$32,399

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Features Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelSCRX-8
Trim430Base (manual)
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manual $150
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows$200 
Proximity key $250
Remote window/roof operation$15 
Tilt steering wheel, manual $150
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power$350 
Wind blocker, small$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist$50 
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Side curtain airbags $350
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Second-row high console $250
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Dual-zone climate control$125 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Power retractable hardtop$6750 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100 
Power antenna$100 
Traffic + travel information$25 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
Automatic headlights$125 
Compass$0 
Headlight washers$50 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Trip computer$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Illuminated door sill trim plates$200 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0
Wood trim$300 
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 
Polished alloy wheels $350
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Total Value of Features$11,940$3,025
Value of Feature Adjustments$8,915$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-7,9330

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Specifications Comparison: Lexus SC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102006
ModelSCRX-8
Body2dr Hardtop conv.4dr Coupe
Wheelbase103.1 in106.4 in
Length178.5 in174.3 in
Width72.0 in69.7 in
Height53.1 in52.8 in
Curb Weight3,840 lb.3,045 lb.
Fuel Capacity19.8 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.8 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom43.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom27.1 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room46.6 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room49.5 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom27.1 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume8.8 ft37.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus SC 430

Preferred Accessory Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo net40Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Wheel locks25No
Total Requested8076%
Total Not Requested2524%

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 surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250No
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested336564%
Total Not Requested190036%

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