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Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,395

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $10,765

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,719

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,324

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,105
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,540
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,500
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,389
Options (change) 8,885 8,165 1,500
Options (change) 7,644 7,025 1,389
Destination 560 560 790
Total Price $35,880 $35,160 $24,395
Total Invoice $32,662 $32,043 $22,719

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Civic EX-L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,640
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,263
Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2140hp I4
TransmissionT6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$35,880$35,160$24,395
Adjustments for Features-1,845-7950
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,035$34,365$24,395
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$32,662$32,043$22,719
Adjustments for Features-1,680-7250
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,982$31,318$22,719
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200620062012
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)EX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,515$3,465$2,670
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,845$795$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,680-7250

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Civic
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in103.2 in
Length174.3 in175.5 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height52.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,598 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in30.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft311.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested272545%
Total Not Requested334055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Proximity key250No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested272552%
Total Not Requested254048%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested80084%
Total Not Requested15016%

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