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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: $20,090

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $14,400

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,055

Kia Soul !   
Difference: $12,330

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRX-8RX-8SoulSoul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)!Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $18,495 $18,495
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,560 $17,560
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165    
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Body kit 970 970    
Leather seating surfaces     900 900
Sunroof       700
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304    
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Body kit 775 775    
Leather seating surfaces     800 800
Sunroof       600
Options (change) 8,215 7,495 900 1,600
Options (change) 6,986 6,367 800 1,400
Destination 560 560 695 695
Total Price $35,210 $34,490 $20,090 $20,790
Total Invoice $32,004 $31,385 $19,055 $19,655

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul !
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $13,375
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,363
Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRX-8RX-8SoulSoul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)!Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2142hp I4142hp I4
TransmissionT6M6A4A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9315, 8315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$35,210$34,490$20,090$20,790
Adjustments for Features-1,745-6950-200
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,465$33,795$20,090$20,590
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$500
Total Invoice$32,004$31,385$19,055$19,655
Adjustments for Features-1,586-6320-189
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,418$30,753$19,055$19,466
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0$411

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year2006200620112011
ModelRX-8RX-8SoulSoul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)!Sport
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
4-speed automatic  $800$800
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$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$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$0
Rear wiper  $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75  
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Body kit$0$0 $0
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25  
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Outside temperature display$50$50  
Speaker lights  $100$100
Trip computer  $150$150
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50$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$350
Polished alloy wheels$350$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,590$3,540$2,845$3,045
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,745$695$0$200
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,586-6320-189

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062011
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 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
Heated mirrors25No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested307551%
Total Not Requested299049%

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

Option Package Details
Kia Soul !

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

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