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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,165

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,445

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,266

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $10,412

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,895
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $19,064
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Cargo mat 50 50 80
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     250
Floor mats     95
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo net 32 32 41
Cargo mat 36 36 64
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     226
Floor mats     76
Options (change) 7,335 6,615 475
Options (change) 6,279 5,660 407
Destination 560 560 795
Total Price $34,330 $33,610 $21,165
Total Invoice $31,297 $30,678 $20,266

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,325
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,354
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine212hp R2238hp R2148hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,330$33,610$21,165
Adjustments for Features-1,840-7900
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,490$32,820$21,165
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$31,297$30,678$20,266
Adjustments for Features-1,677-7210
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,620$29,957$20,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)SE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,390$1,600
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,840$790$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,677-7210

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8Elantra
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in178.7 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,688 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.8 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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
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 Requested380063%
Total Not Requested226537%

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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

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

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