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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: $34,525

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $2,390

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,750

Mazda RX-8 Manual   
Difference: $1,226

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticManualSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,519 $33,220 $41,220
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $26,635 $29,897 $37,303
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635      
Temporary spare tire 395 395      
Rear spoiler 360 360      
Cargo mat 50 50      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000     2,775
Leather seating surfaces     1,490    
Floor mats     185 275  
Sunroof     850   850
Universal garage door opener     125    
Extra Value Package 6     2,915    
Third-row seat     1,031    
Extra Value Package 8       3,400  
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277      
Temporary spare tire 320 320      
Rear spoiler 288 288      
Cargo mat 36 36      
Navigation system 1,721 1,721     2,301
Leather seating surfaces     1,192    
Floor mats     120 180  
Sunroof     680   680
Universal garage door opener     100    
Extra Value Package 6     2,624    
Third-row seat     825    
Extra Value Package 8       3,060  
Options (change) 8,140 7,440 6,596 3,675 3,625
Options (change) 7,287 6,642 5,541 3,240 2,981
Destination 650 650 800 800 800
Total Price $35,225 $34,525 $36,915 $37,695 $45,645
Total Invoice $32,395 $31,750 $32,976 $33,937 $41,084

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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: $1,845
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,324
Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticManualSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2232hp R2270hp V6270hp V6245hp V6 H
TransmissionT6M6T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,225$34,525$36,915$37,695$45,645
Adjustments for Features-9750-3,090-5,290-6,415
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,250$34,525$33,825$32,405$39,230
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$1,420$0$6,825
Total Invoice$32,395$31,750$32,976$33,937$41,084
Adjustments for Features-8970-2,760-4,763-5,774
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,498$31,750$30,216$29,174$35,310
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$1,042$0$6,136

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082008201020102010
ModelRX-8RX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticManualSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1000$1000 
CVT    $1000
RWD$0$0   
FWD  $0$0 
AWD    $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Proximity key$250$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0$0
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Full-size spare tire  $225$225$225
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Rearview camera  $200$200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Side curtain airbags$350$350   
Side curtain airbags, three rows  $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Removable second-row console  $200$200$200
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)    $125
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front   $200$200
Dual-zone climate control   $125$125
Rear air vents with automatic controls   $250 
Rear air vents with manual controls  $150 $150
Rear HVAC unit   $400 
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Wiper de-icer   $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler  $200 $200
Rear bumper protector  $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 $150$150
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Conversation mirror  $25$25$25
Heated mirrors$25$25 $25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $600$600$600
Leather seating surfaces, third-row seats   $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats  $75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Metal pedals $75   
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat   $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat   $100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat   $100$100
Stowable center seat, second row  $150$150$150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$3,925$2,950$6,040$8,240$9,365
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$3,090$5,290$6,415
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-2,760-4,763-5,774

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082010
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 Weight3,046 lb.3,848 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 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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
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 Requested405069%
Total Not Requested180031%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 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 key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380075%
Total Not Requested125025%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Extra Value Package 6
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Total Requested60086%
Total Not Requested10014%
Third-row seat
FeatureValueRequested?
Folding third row seats600No
Third-row 2-person bench0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested600100%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

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

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested60051%
Total Not Requested57549%

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