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Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra GT Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $24,605

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $10,955

Lowest Total Invoice: $23,561

Hyundai Elantra GT Sport   
Difference: $8,802

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra GTElantra GT
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)BaseSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,350 $23,250
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $18,603 $22,269
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Style Package     1,800  
Tech Package     4,300  
Floor mats     125 125
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       295
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Cargo net 32 32 41 41
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Style Package     1,692  
Tech Package     4,042  
Floor mats     100 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror       266
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 6,275 470
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 5,875 407
Destination 560 560 885 885
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $26,510 $24,605
Total Invoice $32,982 $32,363 $25,363 $23,561

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra GT
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,955
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,759
Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra GTElantra GT
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)BaseSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2161hp I4201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 7?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-17225/40-18
Total Price$36,280$35,560$26,510$24,605
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-3,235-160
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$23,275$24,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,170
Total Invoice$32,982$32,363$25,363$23,561
Adjustments for Features-9550-3,095-153
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,363$22,268$23,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0$1,140

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year2006200620182018
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra GTElantra GT
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)BaseSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150$150$150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25 
Remote climate control  $25 
Remote start via app  $75 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system  $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125
Ionizing air filtration  $50$50
Rear air vents  $100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Panoramic sunroof  $1200 
Sunroof$900$900  
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100$100
Apple CarPlay support  $100$100
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
HD radio  $50$50
Navigation map updates, three years  $0 
Navigation system$600$600$600 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225 
Traffic + travel information  $25 
Voice control for nav and audio  $100 
Wireless charging station  $75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Compass  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat   $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat  $50$50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100$100 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$5,340$4,290$7,525$4,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$3,235$160
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-3,095-153

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra GT

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8Elantra GT
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in170.9 in
Width69.7 in70.1 in
Height52.8 in57.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,902 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in56.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.655.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested442573%
Total Not Requested164027%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested417579%
Total Not Requested109021%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT

Style Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Upgraded instruments0No
Turn signals on or near mirrors25No
Proximity key250Yes
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Total Requested105060%
Total Not Requested70040%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Remote climate control25No
Wireless charging station75No
Infinity, 7 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation map updates, three years0No
Remote start via app75No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Rear air vents100No
LED headlights1000No
LED tail lights0No
Total Requested175033%
Total Not Requested350067%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra GT Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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