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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: $23,945

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $10,715

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,820

Hyundai Elantra Limited   
Difference: $9,093

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Elantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $20,595
Base Invoice $28,681 $19,727
Premium Package 900  
Cargo net 40 50
Cargo mat 50 80
Navigation system 2,000  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   250
Technology Package   2,100
Floor mats   95
Premium Package 774  
Cargo net 32 41
Cargo mat 36 64
Navigation system 1,720  
Auto-dimming rearview mirror   226
Technology Package   1,911
Floor mats   76
Options (change) 2,990 2,575
Options (change) 2,562 2,318
Destination 670 775
Total Price $34,660 $23,945
Total Invoice $31,913 $22,820

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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: $10,115
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,541
Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Elantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2148hp I4
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9360, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$34,660$23,945
Adjustments for Features-6000
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,060$23,945
Total Invoice$31,913$22,820
Adjustments for Features-5520
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,361$22,820

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Elantra
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Rearview camera $200
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front$200 
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Rear spoiler$200 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Surround sound$250 
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Folding second row seats $300
Heated second row seats $200
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
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 
Total Value of Features$3,500$2,900
Value of Feature Adjustments$600$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-5520

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Elantra

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8Elantra
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in178.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in56.5 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,662 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 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Elantra Limited

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Navigation system600Yes
Automatic headlights125Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Unbranded, 360W, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested97558%
Total Not Requested70042%

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