Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2008 Honda Element Honda Element 2006

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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: $20,220

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,865

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,732

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $6,376

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,625
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $18,137
Options (change) 0 0 0
Options (change) 0 0 0
Destination 650 650 595
Total Price $27,085 $27,085 $20,220
Total Invoice $25,108 $25,108 $18,732

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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: $5,385
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,004
Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2232hp R2166hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18215/70-16
Total Price$27,085$27,085$20,220
Adjustments for Features-1,480-7300
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$25,605$26,355$20,220
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$25,108$25,108$18,732
Adjustments for Features-1,372-6770
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$23,736$24,431$18,732
Cost Above Minimum$0$695$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year200820082006
ModelRX-8RX-8Element
TrimAutomaticManualEX
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Side curtain airbags$350$350 
Tire-pressure monitor$75$75 
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Skid plate (one)  $50
Infotainment 
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Removable second row seats  $0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,625$1,875$1,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,480$730$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,372-6770

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082006
ModelRX-8Element
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in101.4 in
Length174.3 in169.3 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,372 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 ft326.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.677.1 ft3

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