Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2011 Honda Element Honda Element 2009

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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: $10,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,082

Honda Element EX   
Difference: $9,631

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8ElementElement
TrimGrand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $22,385 $23,270
Base Invoice $29,878 $20,835 $21,656
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000 1,700 1,700
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720 1,577 1,577
Options (change) 2,395 1,700 1,700
Options (change) 2,040 1,577 1,577
Destination 795 670 670
Total Price $35,450 $24,755 $25,640
Total Invoice $32,713 $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: $6,965
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $6,198
Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8ElementElement
TrimGrand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2166hp I4166hp I4
TransmissionM6A5M5
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9270, 7270, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/70-16225/55-18
Total Price$35,450$24,755$25,640
Adjustments for Features-4,580-8500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,870$23,905$25,640
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,735
Total Invoice$32,713$23,082$23,903
Adjustments for Features-4,226-7930
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,487$22,289$23,903
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,614

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year201120092009
ModelRX-8ElementElement
TrimGrand TouringEXSC
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250  
Universal garage door opener$100  
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
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter  $150
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
Overhead console storage compartments $100$100
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable cooler console $175 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200  
Intermittent wipers $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear wiper $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear spoiler$200  
Skid plate (one) $50$50
Sunroof$900  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
SD Card slot $25$25
Surround sound$250  
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150  
Automatic headlights$125  
Fog lights$125  
Heated mirrors$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$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  
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats$75 $75
Folding second row seats $300$300
Heated front seats$200  
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50$50
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Metal pedals$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$0
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Performance steering system (optional)  $0
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Total Value of Features$6,725$2,995$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,580$850$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,226-7930

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Honda Element

Model Year20112009
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.3,434 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
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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