Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Lexus ES Lexus ES 2018

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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: $35,670

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,269

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,444

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $8,609

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $26,435 $38,900
Base Invoice $24,458 $36,438
Shinka Package 6,165  
Cargo net 40 65
All-weather floor mats 60 80
Cargo mat 50 105
Rear spoiler 360 319
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation Package   1,495
Premier Package   1,980
Shinka Package 5,304  
Cargo net 32 39
All-weather floor mats 45 60
Cargo mat 36 65
Rear spoiler 288 209
Navigation system 1,721  
Navigation Package   1,384
Premier Package   1,863
Options (change) 8,675 4,044
Options (change) 7,426 3,620
Destination 560 995
Total Price $35,670 $43,939
Total Invoice $32,444 $41,053

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,179
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,919
Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine238hp R2268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG21/30 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17
Total Price$35,670$43,939
Adjustments for Features0-6,090
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,670$37,849
Total Invoice$32,444$41,053
Adjustments for Features0-5,690
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,444$35,363

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8ES
TrimBase (manual)350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
RWD$0 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
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
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Obstacle detection, front $150
Obstacle detection, rear $250
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Automatic headlights $125
Compass $0
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Memory system, driver seat $200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Wood trim $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$3,150$9,240
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,090
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,690

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20062018
ModelRX-8ES
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in111.0 in
Length174.3 in192.7 in
Width69.7 in71.7 in
Height52.8 in57.1 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,549 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
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 glass15Yes
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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
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 Requested341565%
Total Not Requested185035%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
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 Requested55079%
Total Not Requested15021%
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%

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