Mazda RX-8 Mazda RX-8 2006 Toyota Highlander Toyota Highlander 2006

We are 103,000+ car owners sharing real-world car information.

Join Us

Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander Price Comparison (MSRP)

The sticker prices, before adjusting for remaining feature differences. Usually these are the numbers you will see on the window stickers.

Models in short supply often sell at or even above these prices.

Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $35,075

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $1,286

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,875

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $231

Calculate Payments

  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,108 $33,944
Grand Touring Package 5,210 4,510    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Cassette player 225 225    
Cargo net 40 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 50 91 91
Rear spoiler 360 360    
CD changer, in-dash 500 500    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 2,000 2,000
Value Package     560  
Side curtain airbags     650  
Floor mats     106 106
Heated front seats     440  
Leather seating surfaces     1,400  
Grand Touring Package 4,482 3,880    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Cassette player 180 180    
Cargo net 32 32 34 34
Cargo mat 36 36 58 58
Rear spoiler 288 288    
CD changer, in-dash 400 400    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,700 1,700
Value Package     504  
Side curtain airbags     559  
Floor mats     66 66
Heated front seats     352  
Leather seating surfaces     1,120  
Options (change) 8,780 8,080 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 7,459 6,857 4,393 1,858
Destination 560 560 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,775 $35,075 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $32,477 $31,875 $32,106 $33,807

Return to top

While we strive for accuracy, the site is not error-free, and prices can change at any time.

Dealer Price Quotes

Want to find out how much dealers are willing to discount these cars?

Request free, no-obligation Mazda RX-8 dealer quotes or Toyota Highlander dealer quotes from dealers using our car quote form.

The process is easy and takes just a minute or two. You'll receive price quotes from local approved dealers within 48 hours.

TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $914
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,670
Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,775$35,075$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,550-2,875
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,725$35,075$33,811$35,266
Cost Above Minimum$0$350$0$1,455
Total Invoice$32,477$31,875$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features-9530-2,252-2,548
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,524$31,875$29,854$31,259
Cost Above Minimum$0$351$0$1,405

Return to top

Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2006200620062006
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)LimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed automatic  $900 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key$250$250  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50$50
Rollover sensor  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Roof rack  $300$300
Second-row high console$250$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150$150
Rear heater  $150$150
Rear wiper  $175$175
Wiper de-icer  $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings  $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer   $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats  $125$125
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,700$1,650$4,200$4,525
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,550$2,875
Value of Feature Adjustments-9530-2,252-2,548

Return to top

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062006
ModelRX-8Highlander
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.9 in
Length174.3 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height52.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,517 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.1 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.0 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in55.1 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in40.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in57.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in54.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in32.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in53.2 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in39.8 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft310.5 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.639.7 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.680.6 ft3

Return to top

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335059%
Total Not Requested230041%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested335069%
Total Not Requested150031%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Rollover sensor50No
Total Requested70093%
Total Not Requested507%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested800100%
Total Not Requested00%
Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

Was this information useful?

We're glad we could help! Share this page:

We're so sorry! Tell us how we can improve it.

See TrueDelta's information for all Coupes
See TrueDelta's information for all Mazda models.