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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: $35,265

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $4,009

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,427

Mazda RX-8 Automatic   
Difference: $3,341

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820122012
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticSELimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $32,845 $35,745
Base Invoice $24,458 $29,987 $32,635
Grand Touring Package 5,335    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Rear spoiler 360    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50    
Navigation system 2,000 2,650 2,650
Floor mats   315 315
3.5L V6   1,155  
AWD   1,450 1,450
Grand Touring Package 4,922    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Rear spoiler 288    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Cargo mat 36    
Navigation system 1,721 2,359 2,359
Floor mats   200 200
3.5L V6   1,054  
AWD   1,324 1,324
Options (change) 8,180 5,619 4,464
Options (change) 7,319 4,971 3,917
Destination 650 810 810
Total Price $35,265 $39,274 $41,019
Total Invoice $32,427 $35,768 $37,362

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander SE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,231
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,431
Model Year200820122012
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticSELimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2270hp V6270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5T5
DrivetrainRWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/65-17245/55-19
Total Price$35,265$39,274$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-5,240-6,315
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,265$34,034$34,704
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$670
Total Invoice$32,427$35,768$37,362
Adjustments for Features0-4,772-5,752
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,427$30,996$31,610
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$614

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200820122012
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimAutomaticSELimited
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$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
Full-size spare tire $225$225
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
Temporary spare tire$150  
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150
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$400
Rear wiper $175$175
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Infotainment 
Aux input $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100$100
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200
USB port $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights $125$125
Conversation mirror $25$25
Trip computer $150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100
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
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,400$8,640$9,715
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240$6,315
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,772-5,752

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20082012
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.4,266 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)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested380065%
Total Not Requested205035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
270 hp@6200
248 lb-ft@4700
1000Yes
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic0Yes
Total Requested1000100%
Total Not Requested00%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested80064%
Total Not Requested45036%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested250100%

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