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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus RC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,618

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $18,531

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,843

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $17,290

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRX-8RCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t350F
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Base Price $32,260 $40,155 $43,010 $64,165
Base Invoice $29,878 $37,345 $39,999 $59,673
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo net 40 65 65 65
Cargo mat 50 105 105 105
All-weather floor mats 78 110 110 110
Navigation system 2,000      
Luxury Package   2,990 2,700  
Sunroof   1,100 1,100 1,100
235/40VR19   795    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,550 2,550 2,550
F Sport Package   4,105 4,105  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   390 390  
Fog lights   410 410  
Rear spoiler   399 399  
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo net 32 39 39 39
Cargo mat 36 65 65 65
All-weather floor mats 62 65 65 65
Navigation system 1,720      
Luxury Package   2,752 2,484  
Sunroof   1,012 1,012 1,012
235/40VR19   732    
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.   2,355 2,355 2,355
F Sport Package   3,777 3,777  
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential   360 360  
Fog lights   376 376  
Rear spoiler   280 280  
Options (change) 2,563 13,019 11,934 3,930
Options (change) 2,170 11,813 10,813 3,536
Destination 795 975 975 975
Total Price $35,618 $54,149 $55,919 $69,070
Total Invoice $32,843 $50,133 $51,787 $64,184

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $12,641
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $11,837
Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRX-8RCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t350F
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Engine232hp R2241hp I4306hp V6467hp V8
TransmissionM6T8T8T8
DrivetrainRWDRWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9835, 17835, 17835, 17
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18235/40-19235/40-19255/35-19
Total Price$35,618$54,149$55,919$69,070
Adjustments for Features0-5,890-5,615-3,265
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,618$48,259$50,304$65,805
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$2,045$17,546
Total Invoice$32,843$50,133$51,787$64,184
Adjustments for Features0-5,453-5,200-3,034
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,843$44,680$46,587$61,150
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,907$16,470

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year2011201720172017
ModelRX-8RCRCRC
TrimGrand Touring200t350F
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300
RWD$0$0$0$0
Accessories 
Electronic engine sound enhancement $0$0$0
Heated steering wheel  $100 
Remote app $25$25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15$15
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual   $250
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350$350 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Blind spot warning system $200$200 
Brake assist $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100 
High performance brake pads (optional) $0$0 
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75$75
Rearview camera $200$200$200
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Vehicle health reports $0$0$0
Cargo Management 
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100  $100
Second-row high console$250  $250
Second-row low console $100$100 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100$100$100
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175$175$175 
Variable intermittent wipers   $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Torque-sensing limited-slip rear differential $300$300$300
Exterior 
Body kit   $0
Rear spoiler$200$200$200 
Retractable rear spoiler   $400
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325   
CD player $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0
Handwriting recognition $200$200$200
HD radio $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200$200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25$25$25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75$75 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75$75 
Boost gauge $75  
Fog lights$125$125$125 
Interior ambient lighting $150$150$150
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display $250$250$250
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25$25 
Performance meter $150$150$150
Trip computer $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300$300 
Folding second row seats $300$300 
Heated front seats$200$200$200 
Leather seating surfaces$900$900$900 
Memory system, driver seat$200$200$200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $0
Upholstered instrument cluster hood $50$50 
Upholstered instrument cluster hood, synthetic suede   $200
Wood trim $300  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500$500$500
Electronic systems calibration selector $200$200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0 
Ultra-sport suspension (upgrade)   $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100$100
Total Value of Features$3,750$9,640$9,365$7,015
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,890$5,615$3,265
Value of Feature Adjustments0-5,453-5,200-3,034

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Lexus RC

Model Year20112017
ModelRX-8RC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.4 in107.5 in
Length175.6 in184.8 in
Width69.7 in72.4 in
Height52.8 in54.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,738 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.17.4 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.9 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in45.4 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in34.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in44.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in27.3 in
Cargo Volume7.6 ft310.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Lexus RC 200t

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140062%
Total Not Requested87538%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Boost gauge75No
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
265/35YR19 tires200No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested267585%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC 350

Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated steering wheel100No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Mirror tilt-down in reverse25No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Total Requested140059%
Total Not Requested97541%
F Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive dampers - electrical500No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100No
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
265/35YR19 tires200No
High performance brake pads (optional)0No
235/40YR19 tires200No
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Blind spot warning system200No
Rear cross-traffic detection100No
Electronic engine sound enhancement0No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Metal pedals75Yes
Dark-colored headliner (optional)0No
Performance meter150No
Upgraded stability control0No
Large color reconfigurable instrument cluster display250No
Front sport buckets100No
Total Requested47515%
Total Not Requested260085%
Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

Option Package Details
Lexus RC F

Navigation System / Mark Levinson Pkg.
FeatureValueRequested?
Surround sound250Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Mark Levinson, 835W, 17 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Navigation system550Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Handwriting recognition200No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested80055%
Total Not Requested65045%

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