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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: $29,150

Kia Soul Turbo   
Difference: $6,100

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,650
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Cargo net 40 40 70
Cargo mat 50 50 120
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats     135
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Cargo net 32 32 0
Cargo mat 36 36 0
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Floor mats     0
Options (change) 8,975 8,255 325
Options (change) 7,712 7,093 0
Destination 560 560 1,175
Total Price $35,970 $35,250 $29,150

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Soul Turbo
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $11,455
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $30,829
Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2201hp I4
TransmissionT6M6S7
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9640, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/45-18
Total Price$35,970$35,250$29,150
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-5,685
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,920$35,250$23,465
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year200620062021
ModelRX-8RX-8Soul
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Turbo
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
7-speed automated manual  $1200
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600
Cruise control$150$150 
Heated steering wheel  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote app  $25
Remote climate control  $25
Remote start  $150
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
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 collision intervention, rear  $100
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Driver drowsiness monitor  $150
Forward collision warning  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Lane keeping assist  $400
Pedestrian detection  $50
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
Dual-zone climate control  $125
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
Infotainment 
Android Auto support  $100
Apple CarPlay support  $100
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
HD radio  $50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights  $125
Boost gauge  $75
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
LED headlights  $1000
Speaker lights  $100
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,490$3,440$9,125
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$5,685
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-229

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Kia Soul

Model Year20062021
ModelRX-8Soul
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in102.4 in
Length174.3 in165.2 in
Width69.7 in70.9 in
Height52.8 in63.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,803 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.1 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.662.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340056%
Total Not Requested266544%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 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
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested315060%
Total Not Requested211540%

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