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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: $24,075

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $11,485

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,978

Hyundai Elantra Sport   
Difference: $9,385

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ElantraElantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $21,700 $21,600
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,766 $20,672
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Cargo net 40 40 50 50
Rear spoiler 360 360 295  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Ultimate Package     2,400  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     275 275
Floor mats     125 125
Tech Package       1,200
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Cargo net 32 32 41 41
Rear spoiler 288 288 266  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Ultimate Package     2,184  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     248 248
Floor mats     100 100
Tech Package       1,092
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 3,145 1,650
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 2,839 1,481
Destination 560 560 825 825
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $25,670 $24,075
Total Invoice $32,982 $32,363 $24,430 $22,978

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Elantra Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,700
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,634
Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ElantraElantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2238hp R2145hp I4173hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9360, 6360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17215/45-17
Total Price$36,280$35,560$25,670$24,075
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,140-440
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$23,530$23,635
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$105
Total Invoice$32,982$32,363$24,430$22,978
Adjustments for Features-9550-2,037-420
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,027$32,363$22,393$22,558
Cost Above Minimum$0$336$0$165

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year2006200620152015
ModelRX-8RX-8ElantraElantra
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedSport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 
6-speed manual $150 $150
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Remote app  $25$25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Rearview camera  $200$200
Vehicle health reports  $0$0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200 
Dual-zone climate control  $125 
Ionizing air filtration  $50 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 $25
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
Media drive, small  $5$5
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Pandora internet radio connectivity  $0$0
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation  $225$225
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Spotter mirror(s)  $50$50
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated second row seats  $200 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200 
Performance steering system (optional)   $0
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,215$2,165$4,305$2,605
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,140$440
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-2,037-420

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20062015
ModelRX-8Elantra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in179.1 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,774 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.1 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 key250Yes
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 Requested405067%
Total Not Requested201533%

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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380072%
Total Not Requested146528%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200No
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Navigation system600Yes
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested175067%
Total Not Requested87533%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Sport

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Tech Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Pandora internet radio connectivity0No
Vehicle health reports0No
Remote app25No
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation225No
Total Requested60044%
Total Not Requested75056%

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