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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus NX Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,560

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $6,449

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8NXNXNXNXNX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)300300h300 F Sport300 Luxury300h Luxury
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $36,870 $39,420 $39,110 $43,960 $46,510
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165          
Rear spoiler 360 360          
Cargo net 40 40 69 69 69 69 69
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,815 1,815 1,815    
Comfort Package     690 470 565    
Sunroof     1,100 1,100 1,100    
Heated front seats     440   440    
Universal garage door opener         125    
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304          
Rear spoiler 288 288          
Cargo net 32 32 49 49 49 49 49
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,677 1,677 1,677    
Comfort Package     637 432 519    
Sunroof     1,012 1,012 1,012    
Heated front seats     405   405    
Universal garage door opener         116    
Options (change) 9,285 8,565 4,114 3,454 4,114 69 69
Options (change) 7,964 7,345 3,780 3,170 3,778 49 49
Destination 560 560 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025 1,025
Total Price $36,280 $35,560 $42,009 $43,899 $44,249 $45,054 $47,604

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

Lowest Adjusted Price: Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)
Lowest Adjusted Invoice: Lexus NX 300h Luxury
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,739
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,148
Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8NXNXNXNXNX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)300300h300 F Sport300 Luxury300h Luxury
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2235hp I4154hp I4 H235hp I4235hp I4154hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T6CVT-6T6T6CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDAWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 10?, 10?, 10?, 8?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17225/60-18225/60-18225/60-18
Total Price$36,280$35,560$42,009$43,899$44,249$45,054$47,604
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-4,040-5,890-4,465-6,490-8,640
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,230$35,560$37,969$38,009$39,784$38,564$38,964
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$40$1,815$595$995

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus NX

Model Year2006200620202020202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8NXNXNXNXNX
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)300300h300 F Sport300 Luxury300h Luxury
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100 $1100$1100 
6-speed manual $150     
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT   $1100  $1100
RWD$0$0     
FWD  $0 $0$0 
AWD   $1700  $1700
Accessories 
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate     $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200$200$200
Remote app  $25$25$25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation  $15$15$15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150     
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power  $350$350$350$350$350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0$0$0
Blind spot warning system     $200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear     $100$100
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50$50$50
Vehicle health reports  $0$0$0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75$75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25     
Rear seat pass-through$100$100     
Roof rails  $250$250$250 $250
Second-row high console$250$250     
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers     $175$175
Rear air vents  $100$100$100$100$100
Rear wiper  $175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75$75$75  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300     
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop   $150  $150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25     
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275$275$275
Self-repairing paint  $0$0$0$0$0
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325     
CD player  $125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0$0$0
Handwriting recognition  $200$200$200$200$200
HD radio  $50$50$50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200$200$200$200$200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock  $25$25$25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror   $75 $75$75
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror   $75 $75$75
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125$125$125
Boost gauge    $75  
Compass     $0$0
Cornering lights    $50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse  $25$25$25$25$25
Performance meter    $150  
Steering-linked fog lights    $50  
Trip computer  $150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500     
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats     $300$300
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300$300$300
Heated front seats$200$200$200 $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   $900$900
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200$200$200
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat     $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, passenger seat     $100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100$100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0  
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0     
Wood trim     $300$300
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active ride control   $25  $25
Alloy wheels  $350$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200$200$200
Machined alloy wheels    $350  
Performance steering system (optional)    $0  
Polished alloy wheels$350$350     
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  $0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   $100  
Total Value of Features$4,400$3,350$7,390$9,240$7,815$9,840$11,990
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$4,040$5,890$4,465$6,490$8,640
Value of Feature Adjustments-9550-462-563-485-155-195

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus NX

Model Year20062020
ModelRX-8NX
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in104.7 in
Length174.3 in182.3 in
Width69.7 in73.6 in
Height52.8 in64.8 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,941 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in53.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.1 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft317.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.654.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested366560%
Total Not Requested240040%

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
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
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
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 NX 300

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10024%
Total Not Requested32576%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200No
Compass0No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested10031%
Total Not Requested22569%

Option Package Details
Lexus NX 300 F Sport

Universal garage door opener
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Compass0No
Total Requested100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system550Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Unbranded, 10 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested55046%
Total Not Requested65054%
Comfort Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested325100%

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