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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,618

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,441

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,843

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $9,239

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8ESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $38,900 $41,820
Base Invoice $29,878 $36,438 $39,171
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 65 65
All-weather floor mats 78 80 80
Cargo mat 50 105 105
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,615 2,615
Premier Package   1,980  
Rear spoiler   319  
Premium Package     1,030
Heated front seats     640
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 39 39
All-weather floor mats 62 60 60
Cargo mat 36 65 65
Navigation system 1,720    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package   2,413 2,413
Premier Package   1,863  
Rear spoiler   209  
Premium Package     948
Heated front seats     589
Options (change) 2,563 5,164 4,535
Options (change) 2,170 4,649 4,114
Destination 795 995 995
Total Price $35,618 $45,059 $47,350
Total Invoice $32,843 $42,082 $44,280

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,961
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $4,121
Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8ESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2268hp V6156hp I4 H
TransmissionM6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9835, 15835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$35,618$45,059$47,350
Adjustments for Features0-5,480-4,905
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,618$39,579$42,445
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,866
Total Invoice$32,843$42,082$44,280
Adjustments for Features0-5,118-4,587
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,843$36,964$39,693
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,729

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year201120182018
ModelRX-8ESES
TrimGrand Touring350300h
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT  $1100
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Cruise control$150  
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote app $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200
Blind spot warning system $200 
Brake assist $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100 
Forward collision warning $200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200
Obstacle detection, front $150 
Obstacle detection, rear $250 
Pedestrian detection $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300
Rearview camera $200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Rear air vents $100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325  
CD player $125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0
HD radio $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Compass $0$0
Interior ambient lighting $150$150
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals$75  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0$0
Wood trim $300$300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,975$8,455$7,880
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,480$4,905
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,118-4,587

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20112018
ModelRX-8ES
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.0 in
Length175.6 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,550 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premier Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Obstacle detection, front150No
Obstacle detection, rear250No
Blind spot warning system200No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Total Requested20013%
Total Not Requested130087%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 300h

Heated front seats
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Total Requested20040%
Total Not Requested30060%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Audio Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80062%
Total Not Requested50038%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim300No
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested300100%

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