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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $36,685

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $1,434

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,306

Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)   
Difference: $703

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620092009
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)SportLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $29,260 $33,070
Base Invoice $24,458 $26,408 $29,762
Shinka Package 6,885    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Rear spoiler 360    
Cargo mat 50    
Navigation system 2,000    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490  
Floor mats   185 275
Satellite radio   449 449
Sunroof   850  
Universal garage door opener   125  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Extra Value Package 6   2,475  
Third-row seat   1,090  
Extra Value Package 8     3,280
Shinka Package 5,923    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Rear spoiler 288    
Cargo mat 36    
Navigation system 1,721    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192  
Floor mats   120 180
Satellite radio   359 359
Sunroof   680  
Universal garage door opener   100  
AWD   1,305 1,305
Extra Value Package 6   2,228  
Third-row seat   872  
Extra Value Package 8     2,952
Options (change) 9,690 8,114 5,454
Options (change) 8,288 6,856 4,796
Destination 560 745 745
Total Price $36,685 $38,119 $39,269
Total Invoice $33,306 $34,009 $35,303

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,201
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,204
Model Year200620092009
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)SportLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG17/23 MPG17/23 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$36,685$38,119$39,269
Adjustments for Features0-3,885-5,785
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,685$34,234$33,484
Cost Above Minimum$0$750$0
Total Invoice$33,306$34,009$35,303
Adjustments for Features0-3,466-5,201
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,306$30,543$30,102
Cost Above Minimum$0$441$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200620092009
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimBase (automatic)SportLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000
RWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$250 $250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0
Brake assist $50$50
Hill descent control $250$250
Knee airbag, driver $75$75
Rearview camera $200$200
Rollover sensor $50$50
Side curtain airbags$350  
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100  
Removable second-row console $200$200
Roof rails $250$250
Second-row high console$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear air vents with automatic controls  $250
Rear air vents with manual controls $150 
Rear HVAC unit  $400
Rear wiper $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15  
Wiper de-icer  $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 
Rear spoiler$200 $200
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Heated mirrors$25 $25
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$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
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat  $100
Power recliner, passenger seat  $100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat  $100
Stowable center seat, second row $150$150
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350$350
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,890$7,775$9,675
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,885$5,785
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,466-5,201

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20062009
ModelRX-8Highlander
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in109.8 in
Length174.3 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height52.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,075 lb.4,178 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.7 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in56.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in40.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.5 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in56.5 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in36.3 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in42.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in29.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft310.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.695.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested425070%
Total Not Requested181530%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats200No
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested800100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
Extra Value Package 8
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Power liftgate350No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Rear HVAC unit400No
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Rear air vents with automatic controls100No
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested170055%
Total Not Requested140045%

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