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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: $19,566

Scion tC   
Difference: $10,882

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,207

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,863

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,860 $31,000 $17,000
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,681 $16,150
Premium Package 1,355 900  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 49
Cargo mat 50 50 104
All-weather floor mats 78 78 145
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     310
Metal pedals     79
Rear spoiler     385
Fog lights     425
Satellite radio     449
Premium Package 1,165 774  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 34
Cargo mat 36 36 65
All-weather floor mats 62 62 100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror     225
Metal pedals     49
Rear spoiler     285
Fog lights     320
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 1,918 1,463 1,946
Options (change) 1,615 1,224 1,437
Destination 670 670 620
Total Price $30,448 $33,133 $19,566
Total Invoice $28,070 $30,575 $18,207

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,327
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,429
Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2232hp R2161hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9160, 7
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17
Total Price$30,448$33,133$19,566
Adjustments for Features-1,555-4,1050
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,893$29,028$19,566
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$28,070$30,575$18,207
Adjustments for Features-1,434-3,7880
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,636$26,787$18,207
Cost Above Minimum$0$151$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
5-speed manual  $0
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Stability control$400$400 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Interior air filter$0$0 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof  $1200
Sunroof$900$900 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat  $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,900$6,450$2,345
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,555$4,105$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,434-3,7880

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8tC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in174.0 in
Width69.7 in69.1 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.2,906 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in37.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in36.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in50.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.3 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.6 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft312.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.635.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested110065%
Total Not Requested60035%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

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

Option Package Details
Scion tC

Auto-dimming rearview mirror
FeatureValueRequested?
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Total Requested250100%
Total Not Requested00%

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