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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: $24,755

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,725

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $4,067

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8ElementElement
TrimAutomaticManualEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,835 $21,656
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,700 1,700
Sport Package   1,300    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,577 1,577
Sport Package   1,118    
Options (change) 2,395 3,695 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,041 3,159 1,577 1,577
Destination 650 650 670 670
Total Price $29,480 $30,780 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $27,149 $28,267 $23,082 $23,903

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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: $6,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,344
Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8ElementElement
TrimAutomaticManualEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2232hp R2166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionT6M6A5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6100, 6270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$29,480$30,780$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features0-450-1,370-520
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,480$30,330$23,385$25,120
Cost Above Minimum$0$850$0$1,735
Total Invoice$27,149$28,267$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features0-413-1,277-485
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,149$27,854$21,805$23,418
Cost Above Minimum$0$705$0$1,613

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year2008200820092009
ModelRX-8RX-8ElementElement
TrimAutomaticManualEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
5-speed manual   $0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter   $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments  $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Removable cooler console  $175 
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Intermittent wipers  $0$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Skid plate (one)  $50$50
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio  $200$200
SD Card slot  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Fog lights $125  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75 $75
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Metal pedals $75  
Removable second row seats  $0$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,250$2,700$3,620$2,770
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$450$1,370$520
Value of Feature Adjustments0-413-1,277-485

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20082009
ModelRX-8Element
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in101.4 in
Length174.3 in169.9 in
Width69.7 in71.6 in
Height52.8 in70.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,434 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested50033%
Total Not Requested102567%

Option Package Details
Honda Element EX

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

Option Package Details
Honda Element SC

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Interior ambient lighting150No
USB port25No
SD Card slot25No
Total Requested60055%
Total Not Requested50045%

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