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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: $35,293

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $6,827

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,453

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $7,024

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimAutomaticLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $34,500
Base Invoice $24,458 $32,465
Grand Touring Package 5,335  
Navigation system 2,000  
All-weather floor mats 78 140
Cargo net 40 50
Temporary spare tire 395  
Rear spoiler 360  
Ultimate Package   4,650
Floor mats   135
AWD   1,750
Grand Touring Package 4,922  
Navigation system 1,721  
All-weather floor mats 62 112
Cargo net 32 41
Temporary spare tire 320  
Rear spoiler 288  
Ultimate Package   4,232
Floor mats   107
AWD   1,625
Options (change) 8,208 6,725
Options (change) 7,345 6,117
Destination 650 895
Total Price $35,293 $42,120
Total Invoice $32,453 $39,477

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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: $2,448
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,669
Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimAutomaticLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2290hp V6
TransmissionT6T6
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG18/24 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9550, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/55-19
Total Price$35,293$42,120
Adjustments for Features0-9,275
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,293$32,845
Total Invoice$32,453$39,477
Adjustments for Features0-8,693
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,453$30,784

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

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
TrimAutomaticLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Heated steering wheel $100
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener $125
Remote app $25
Sunshades, second row $125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200
Brake assist $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Torque vectoring, brake-based $100
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rails $250
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 with manual controls $150
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Panoramic sunroof $1200
Sunroof$900 
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Satellite radio $200
Surround sound $250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation $225
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Heated second row seats $200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$12,950
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,275
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,693

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

Model Year20082016
ModelRX-8Santa Fe
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length174.3 in193.1 in
Width69.7 in74.2 in
Height52.8 in66.5 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,098 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in58.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in41.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.7 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.9 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in44.1 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in31.5 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft313.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.640.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.680.0 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 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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested410070%
Total Not Requested175030%

Option Package Details
Hyundai Santa Fe Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Torque vectoring / active trace control100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Ultimate Package
FeatureValueRequested?
AC power outlet100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Surround sound250No
LED tail lights0No
Infinity, 550W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
235/55HR19 tires400No
Navigation system600Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Heated steering wheel100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Door sill trim plates100Yes
Speed limit information0No
Total Requested120026%
Total Not Requested345074%

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