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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus HS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,450

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $7,375

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,713

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $6,206

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8HSHS
TrimGrand Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $32,260 $37,030 $39,800
Base Invoice $29,878 $33,698 $36,218
Temporary spare tire 395    
Navigation system 2,000    
Navigation Package   2,125 2,125
Rearview camera   350 350
Rear spoiler   200 200
Heated front seats   440  
LED headlights   1,805 1,805
Temporary spare tire 320    
Navigation system 1,720    
Navigation Package   1,942 1,942
Rearview camera   302 302
Rear spoiler   172 172
Heated front seats   378  
LED headlights   1,552 1,552
Options (change) 2,395 4,920 4,480
Options (change) 2,040 4,346 3,968
Destination 795 875 875
Total Price $35,450 $42,825 $45,155
Total Invoice $32,713 $38,919 $41,061

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $4,670
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,748
Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8HSHS
TrimGrand Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2147hp I4 H147hp I4 H
TransmissionM6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 10?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18215/55-17225/45-18
Total Price$35,450$42,825$45,155
Adjustments for Features0-2,705-4,155
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,450$40,120$41,000
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$880
Total Invoice$32,713$38,919$41,061
Adjustments for Features0-2,458-3,778
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,713$36,461$37,283
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$822

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus HS

Model Year201120122012
ModelRX-8HSHS
TrimGrand Touring250h250h Premium
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
CVT $1000$1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Cargo Management 
Console with shifter$150  
Console without shifter $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125
Ionizing air filtration $50$50
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents $100$100
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15$15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Surround sound$250  
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 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror  $75
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror  $75
Compass $0$0
Headlight washers $50$50
LED headlights $1000$1000
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25
Steering-linked headlights $150$150
Tachometer$75  
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
Leather door panel trim $250$250
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Manual tilt adjuster, passenger seat $50 
Memory system, driver seat$200 $200
Metal pedals$75  
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
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50
Wood trim  $300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200
Total Value of Features$2,400$5,105$6,555
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,705$4,155
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,458-3,778

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus HS

Model Year20112012
ModelRX-8HS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in70.3 in
Height52.8 in59.3 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,683 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in54.2 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.5 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft312.1 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

Option Package Details
Lexus HS 250h Premium

LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights1000No
Steering-linked headlights150No
Headlight washers50No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1400100%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic + travel information25No
Ionizing air filtration50No
Total Requested60077%
Total Not Requested17523%

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