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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: $34,095

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $1,515

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,994

Hyundai Santa Fe Limited   
Difference: $409

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $27,275
Base Invoice $24,458 $25,630
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40 50
Sunroof wind deflector 50 120
Rear spoiler 360  
Navigation system 2,000  
Premium Package   2,050
Floor mats   125
3.5L V6   1,950
AWD   1,700
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32 41
Sunroof wind deflector 40 96
Rear spoiler 288  
Navigation system 1,721  
Premium Package   1,907
Floor mats   100
3.5L V6   1,814
AWD   1,581
Options (change) 8,615 5,995
Options (change) 7,385 5,539
Destination 560 825
Total Price $35,610 $34,095
Total Invoice $32,403 $31,994

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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: $6,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,970
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2276hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG20/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9605, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/60-18
Total Price$35,610$34,095
Adjustments for Features0-4,860
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,610$29,235
Total Invoice$32,403$31,994
Adjustments for Features0-4,561
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,403$27,433

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

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
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
Hill descent control $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Trailering equipment (4 wire) $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Ionizing air filtration $50
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
MP3-compatible player $50
Surround sound $250
Traffic information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$7,275
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,860
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,561

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

Model Year20062012
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 Weight3,045 lb.4,054 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.0 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
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft334.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.678.2 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60065%
Total Not Requested32535%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
276 hp@6300
248 lb-ft@5000
1000Yes
Trailering equipment (4 wire)125No
AC power outlet100No
Total Requested100082%
Total Not Requested22518%

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