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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Sonata Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,810

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $6,490

Lowest Total Invoice: $26,896

Hyundai Sonata Limited   
Difference: $5,255

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Sonata
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $24,550
Base Invoice $24,458 $22,959
Shinka Package 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000 1,250
Cargo mat 50 90
Sunroof wind deflector 50 85
Cargo net 40 50
Floor mats   90
3.3L V6   2,000
Shinka Package 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721 1,137
Cargo mat 36 73
Sunroof wind deflector 40 68
Cargo net 32 41
Floor mats   73
3.3L V6   1,850
Options (change) 8,305 3,565
Options (change) 7,133 3,242
Destination 560 695
Total Price $35,300 $28,810
Total Invoice $32,151 $26,896

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Hyundai Sonata Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,250
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,965
Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Sonata
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2249hp V6
TransmissionM6T5
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/29 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9360, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,300$28,810
Adjustments for Features0-760
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,300$28,050
Total Invoice$32,151$26,896
Adjustments for Features0-710
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,151$26,186

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Sonata
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
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
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
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
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
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$2,165$2,925
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$760
Value of Feature Adjustments0-710

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

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Hyundai Sonata

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Sonata
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in107.4 in
Length174.3 in188.9 in
Width69.7 in72.1 in
Height52.8 in58.0 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,494 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.1 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in55.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.4 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.3 ft3

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

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 seat100No
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 Requested365069%
Total Not Requested161531%

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