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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,745

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,705

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,154

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $8,839

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimGrand TouringR3EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $32,290 $22,935
Base Invoice $29,878 $29,904 $21,344
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Satellite radio   430  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Satellite radio   344  
Options (change) 395 825 0
Options (change) 320 664 0
Destination 795 795 810
Total Price $33,450 $33,910 $23,745
Total Invoice $30,993 $31,363 $22,154

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Honda Element EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,475
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,920
Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimGrand TouringR3EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2232hp R2166hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-19215/70-16
Total Price$33,450$33,910$23,745
Adjustments for Features-4,230-2,0300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,220$31,880$23,745
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,660$0
Total Invoice$30,993$31,363$22,154
Adjustments for Features-3,919-1,8780
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,074$29,485$22,154
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,411$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120112011
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimGrand TouringR3EX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed automatic  $900
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Rollover sensor  $50
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Removable cooler console  $175
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit $0 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one)  $50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100$100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100  
Power recliner, driver seat$100  
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100  
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Total Value of Features$6,725$4,525$2,495
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,230$2,030$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-3,919-1,8780

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112011
ModelRX-8Element
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in101.4 in
Length175.6 in169.9 in
Width69.7 in71.6 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,516 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in43.3 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft325.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.674.6 ft3

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