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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,540

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $16,695

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,781

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $15,692

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $53,980 $50,695 $54,810 $63,635 $68,680 $83,940
Base Invoice $29,878 $50,127 $47,147 $50,932 $59,181 $63,824 $78,064
Temporary spare tire 395            
Cargo net 40 65 65 65 65 65 65
Cargo mat 50 105 105 105 105 105 105
Navigation system 2,000 0          
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Rear spoiler     395   395    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       500      
Temporary spare tire 320            
Cargo net 32 39 39 39 39 39 39
Cargo mat 36 62 62 62 62 62 62
Navigation system 1,720 0          
Premium Package     0        
RWD     0        
Rear spoiler     250   250    
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential       460      
Options (change) 2,485 170 565 670 565 170 170
Options (change) 2,108 101 351 561 351 101 101
Destination 795 975 975 975 975 975 975
Total Price $35,540 $55,125 $52,235 $56,455 $65,175 $69,825 $85,085
Total Invoice $32,781 $51,203 $48,473 $52,468 $60,507 $64,900 $79,140

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,405
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,927
Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2241hp I4311hp V6311hp V6286hp V6 H286hp V6 H467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVT-6CVT-6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12299, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19235/45-18235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,540$55,125$52,235$56,455$65,175$69,825$85,085
Adjustments for Features0-9,315-7,290-9,540-7,880-9,330-9,515
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,540$45,810$44,945$46,915$57,295$60,495$75,570
Cost Above Minimum$0$865$0$1,970$12,350$15,550$30,625
Total Invoice$32,781$51,203$48,473$52,468$60,507$64,900$79,140
Adjustments for Features0-8,652-6,765-8,866-7,316-8,672-8,850
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,781$42,551$41,708$43,602$53,191$56,228$70,290
Cost Above Minimum$0$843$0$1,894$11,483$14,520$28,582

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year2011201720172017201720172017
ModelRX-8GSGSGSGSGSGS
TrimGrand Touring200t F Sport350350 F Sport450h450h F SportF
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300  $1300
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100$1100 
RWD$0$0$0$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control      $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed $850$850$850$850$850 
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel    $100$100 
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Remote app $25$25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15$15$15$15
Sunshade, rear, power $225$225$225$225$225$225
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0 $0 $0$0
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane keeping assist $400$400$400$400$400 
Obstacle detection, front      $150
Obstacle detection, rear      $250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rear side airbags $300$300$300$300$300$300
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200$200$200
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25      
Second-row high console$250      
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100$100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rear air vents $100$100$100$100$100$100
Water-repellent front-door glass    $15$15 
Wiper de-icer    $25$25 
Drivetrain 
Active rear differential      $500
Limited-slip rear differential$300      
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   $300   
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop    $150$150 
Exterior 
Body kit      $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25$25  $25
Carbon fiber rear spoiler      $300
Rear spoiler$200$200$200$200$200$200 
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75$75$75$75$75
Boost gauge $75     
Compass  $0$0$0$0$0
Fog lights$125      
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150$150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display      $250
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25$25 
LED headlights      $1000
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750$750$750 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter $150 $150 $150$150
Power-folding mirrors $50$50$50$50$50$50
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Aluminum trim $100 $100 $100 
Carbon fiber trim      $200
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150$150$150 $150$150
Metal pedals$75     $75
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat $150 $150 $150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $150 $150 $150 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 $100 $100 $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $100 $100 $100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power seatback bolsters, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100 $100 $100 
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat $100 $100 $100 
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic suede door panel trim      $250
Upholstered instrument panel $300$300$300$300$300 
Upholstered instrument panel, synthetic suede      $1000
Wood trim  $300 $300  
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel    $150  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000 $1000 $1000 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500 $500$500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 $0 $0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)      $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100$100$100$100
Total Value of Features$2,525$11,840$9,815$12,065$10,405$11,855$12,040
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$9,315$7,290$9,540$7,880$9,330$9,515
Value of Feature Adjustments0-8,652-6,765-8,866-7,316-8,672-8,850

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8GS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in112.2 in
Length175.6 in192.1 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in57.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,806 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.5 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.3 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.8 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft316.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus GS 200t F Sport

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 350

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Sunshade, rear, power225No
Total Requested100066%
Total Not Requested52534%

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