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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: $20,826

Scion tC   
Difference: $9,622

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,493

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,577

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092012
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Base Price $27,860 $31,000 $18,575
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,681 $17,646
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
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
Satellite radio     359
Options (change) 1,918 1,463 1,521
Options (change) 1,615 1,224 1,117
Destination 670 670 730
Total Price $30,448 $33,133 $20,826
Total Invoice $28,070 $30,575 $19,493

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,017
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,019
Model Year200920092012
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2232hp R2180hp I4
TransmissionM6M6M6
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$30,448$33,133$20,826
Adjustments for Features-605-3,1550
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,843$29,978$20,826
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$28,070$30,575$19,493
Adjustments for Features-558-2,9110
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,512$27,664$19,493
Cost Above Minimum$0$152$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year200920092012
ModelRX-8RX-8tC
TrimTouringGrand TouringBase
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150$150
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250 
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
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 audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
HD radio  $50
iPod integration  $100
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125 
Automatic-off headlights  $25
Fog lights$125$125 
Heated mirrors $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 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
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$3,525$6,075$2,920
Value of Feature Adjustments$605$3,155$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-558-2,9110

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Scion tC

Model Year20092012
ModelRX-8tC
Body4dr Coupe2dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length175.6 in174.0 in
Width69.7 in70.7 in
Height52.8 in55.7 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.3,061 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 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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