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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: $19,820

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $12,755

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,897

Hyundai Elantra SE   
Difference: $11,172

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimAutomaticManualSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $16,570
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $15,909
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo mat 50 50 80
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 85
Rear spoiler 360 360 375
Sunroof     1,150
Floor mats     85
Leather seating surfaces     800
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo mat 36 36 64
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 68
Rear spoiler 288 288 338
Sunroof     1,047
Floor mats     68
Leather seating surfaces     728
Options (change) 6,190 5,490 2,575
Options (change) 5,606 4,961 2,313
Destination 650 650 675
Total Price $33,275 $32,575 $19,820
Total Invoice $30,714 $30,069 $18,897

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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: $10,930
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,486
Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimAutomaticManualSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine212hp R2232hp R2138hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9172, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$33,275$32,575$19,820
Adjustments for Features-2,525-1,5500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$30,750$31,025$19,820
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$30,714$30,069$18,897
Adjustments for Features-2,331-1,4310
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,383$28,638$18,897
Cost Above Minimum$0$255$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year200820082008
ModelRX-8RX-8Elantra
TrimAutomaticManualSE
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,000$3,025$1,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,525$1,550$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,331-1,4310

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20082008
ModelRX-8Elantra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in104.3 in
Length174.3 in177.4 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in58.3 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,724 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.0 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft314.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265045%
Total Not Requested320055%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested265052%
Total Not Requested240048%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra SE

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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