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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: $24,830

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $9,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,122

Honda Civic EX-L   
Difference: $8,304

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082014
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimAutomaticManualEX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,540
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,943
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,500
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,389
Options (change) 7,730 7,030 1,500
Options (change) 6,963 6,318 1,389
Destination 650 650 790
Total Price $34,815 $34,115 $24,830
Total Invoice $32,071 $31,426 $23,122

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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: $9,580
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,582
Model Year200820082014
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimAutomaticManualEX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2232hp R2143hp I4
TransmissionT6M6CVT-7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,815$34,115$24,830
Adjustments for Features-9750-570
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,840$34,115$24,260
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,071$31,426$23,122
Adjustments for Features-8980-531
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,173$31,426$22,591
Cost Above Minimum$0$253$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year200820082014
ModelRX-8RX-8Civic
TrimAutomaticManualEX-L
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Blind spot camera, passenger side  $150
Brake assist  $50
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
HDMI port  $25
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
SD Card slot  $25
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
USB port  $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 
Spotter mirror(s)  $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
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 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 $100
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,025$3,595
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$570
Value of Feature Adjustments-8980-531

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Civic

Model Year20082014
ModelRX-8Civic
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in103.2 in
Length174.3 in177.9 in
Width69.7 in69.0 in
Height52.8 in55.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,755 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 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested277547%
Total Not Requested307553%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested277555%
Total Not Requested227545%

Option Package Details
Honda Civic EX-L

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
HD radio50No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60060%
Total Not Requested40040%

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