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Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $22,497

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,983

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,879

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,820

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $19,385
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $18,416
Touring Package 3,775 2,975  
Cargo net 40 40 55
All-weather floor mats 60 60 165
Rear spoiler 360 360 444
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo mat 50 50  
Bespoke Audio System     900
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     229
Floor mats     184
Fog lights     340
Touring Package 3,248 2,559  
Cargo net 32 32 33
All-weather floor mats 45 45 107
Rear spoiler 288 288 308
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Cargo mat 36 36  
Bespoke Audio System     700
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     138
Floor mats     127
Fog lights     255
Options (change) 6,285 5,485 2,317
Options (change) 5,370 4,681 1,668
Destination 560 560 795
Total Price $33,280 $32,480 $22,497
Total Invoice $30,388 $29,699 $20,879

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,118
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,907
Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2179hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9300, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/45-18
Total Price$33,280$32,480$22,497
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-385
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,230$32,480$22,112
Cost Above Minimum$0$250$0
Total Invoice$30,388$29,699$20,879
Adjustments for Features-9590-357
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,429$29,699$20,522
Cost Above Minimum$0$270$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year200620062016
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Base
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD player$125$125 
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,700$2,650$3,035
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$385
Value of Feature Adjustments-9590-357

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20062016
ModelRX-8tC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in176.6 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,083 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.4 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.6 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in48.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in34.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft314.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.634.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested177546%
Total Not Requested205054%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested177559%
Total Not Requested125041%

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%
Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Bespoke Audio System
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio75No
Upgraded head unit0No
Total Requested60089%
Total Not Requested7511%

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