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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus IS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,133

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,871

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,295

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $13,102

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8IS
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Base Price $31,000 $41,370
Base Invoice $28,681 $38,474
Premium Package 900  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 65
Cargo mat 50 105
All-weather floor mats 78 110
Navigation system 2,000  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,835
F Sport Package   3,155
RWD   0
Rear spoiler   389
Premium Package 774  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 39
Cargo mat 36 65
All-weather floor mats 62 65
Navigation system 1,720  
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,616
F Sport Package   2,904
RWD   0
Rear spoiler   259
Options (change) 3,463 6,659
Options (change) 2,944 5,948
Destination 670 975
Total Price $35,133 $49,004
Total Invoice $32,295 $45,397

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,466
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,095
Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8IS
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Engine232hp R2306hp V6
TransmissionM6T8
DrivetrainRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/22 MPG19/28 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9835, 15
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/40-18
Total Price$35,133$49,004
Adjustments for Features0-5,405
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,133$43,599
Total Invoice$32,295$45,397
Adjustments for Features0-5,007
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,295$40,390

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8IS
TrimGrand Touring350
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
RWD$0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Cruise control$150 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0
Power rear side windows $200
Remote app $25
Remote window/roof operation $15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Automatic braking, low-speed $200
Brake assist $50
Forward collision warning $200
High performance brake pads (optional) $0
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200
Lane departure warning $200
Pedestrian detection $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents $100
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
DVD-compatible player $0
HD radio $50
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Fog lights$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250
LED headlights $1000
Performance meter $150
Trip computer $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Folding second row 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 recliner, passenger seat $100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$3,325$8,730
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,405
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,007

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus IS

Model Year20092017
ModelRX-8IS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Sedan
Wheelbase106.4 in110.2 in
Length175.6 in184.3 in
Width69.7 in71.3 in
Height52.8 in56.3 in
Curb Weight3,064 lb.3,593 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in44.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.0 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft310.8 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Lexus IS 350

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 15 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Special exterior trim0No
Special interior trim0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
LED headlights500No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
225/40YR18 tires200No
255/35YR18 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Rearview camera200No
Total Requested2759%
Total Not Requested265091%

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