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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: $28,405

Kia Soul +   
Difference: $7,155

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $20,490
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo net 40 40 50
Rear spoiler 360 360 395
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Universal garage door opener     350
Audio Package     1,500
Primo Lit Package     4,500
Floor mats     125
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo net 32 32 42
Rear spoiler 288 288 327
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Universal garage door opener     291
Audio Package     1,377
Primo Lit Package     4,176
Floor mats     102
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 6,920
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 6,315
Destination 560 560 995
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $28,405

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul +
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,735
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,238
Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2161hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9315, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$36,280$35,560$28,405
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,910
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$22,495
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062019
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)+
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist  $25
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Vehicle health reports  $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Interior air filter$0$0 
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
App support  $0
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for external devices  $0
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Compass  $0
Power-folding mirrors  $50
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats  $300
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated second row seats  $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood  $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,765$2,715$8,625
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,910
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-1,521

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062019
ModelRX-8Soul
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in101.2 in
Length174.3 in163.0 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height52.8 in63.5 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,885 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in49.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in39.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.661.3 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
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested430071%
Total Not Requested176529%

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
Proximity key250Yes
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
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested430082%
Total Not Requested96518%

Option Package Details
Kia Soul +

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
HD radio50No
Speaker lights100No
Harman/Kardon, 315W, 8 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Special interior trim0No
Upholstered instrument cluster hood50No
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Engine immobilizer (optional)0No
Total Requested100060%
Total Not Requested67540%
Primo Lit Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Upgraded instruments0No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100No
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100No
Power-folding mirrors50No
Lane departure warning200No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Forward collision warning200No
LED tail lights0No
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Adaptive cruise control450No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Heated second row seats200No
Heated steering wheel100No
Total Requested205035%
Total Not Requested380065%

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