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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $31,640

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $3,970

Lowest Total Invoice: $29,691

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $2,712

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $28,845
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,076
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Sunroof wind deflector 50 50 120
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,750
Floor mats     125
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo net 32 32 41
Sunroof wind deflector 40 40 96
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,628
Floor mats     100
Options (change) 9,335 8,615 2,045
Options (change) 8,004 7,385 1,865
Destination 560 560 750
Total Price $36,330 $35,610 $31,640
Total Invoice $33,022 $32,403 $29,691

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Santa Fe Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,500
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,122
Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2242hp V6
TransmissionT6M6T5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$36,330$35,610$31,640
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-1,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,280$35,610$29,780
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,022$32,403$29,691
Adjustments for Features-9540-1,745
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,068$32,403$27,946
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year200620062009
ModelRX-8RX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000
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
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rack  $300
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents  $100
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Surround sound  $250
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Trip computer  $150
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 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,440$2,390$4,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$1,860
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-1,745

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in184.1 in
Width69.7 in74.4 in
Height52.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,728 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in34.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft310.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		7.634.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.678.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Santa Fe specs.

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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355059%
Total Not Requested251541%

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 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
Heated mirrors25Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

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