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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $18,840

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $14,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $17,680

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $12,930

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $15,195
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $14,590
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Special Edition Package     2,150
Sunroof     800
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Special Edition Package     1,695
Sunroof     700
Options (change) 7,245 6,525 2,950
Options (change) 6,211 5,592 2,395
Destination 560 560 695
Total Price $34,240 $33,520 $18,840
Total Invoice $31,229 $30,610 $17,680

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,805
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,182
Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2142hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$34,240$33,520$18,840
Adjustments for Features-2,595-1,5450
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,645$31,975$18,840
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$31,229$30,610$17,680
Adjustments for Features-2,367-1,4110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,862$29,199$17,680
Cost Above Minimum$0$337$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062010
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key$250$250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Intermittent wipers  $0
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside graphics  $0
Bodyside moldings  $75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
MP3-compatible player  $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors$25$25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Outside temperature display$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
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$4,540$3,490$1,945
Value of Feature Adjustments$2,595$1,545$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-2,367-1,4110

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062010
ModelRX-8Soul
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in100.4 in
Length174.3 in161.6 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height52.8 in63.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,561 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.12.7 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft319.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.653.4 ft3

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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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested282547%
Total Not Requested324053%

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 mirrors25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested282554%
Total Not Requested244046%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Total Requested1025100%
Total Not Requested00%
Special Edition Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Floor mats75Yes
Rear spoiler200Yes
Bodyside graphics0No
225/45R18 tires400No
Total Requested137577%
Total Not Requested40023%

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