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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: $35,055

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $1,306

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,106

Toyota Highlander Limited   
Difference: $127

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,000 $30,460 $37,890
Base Invoice $28,681 $27,108 $33,944
Premium Package 900    
Temporary spare tire 395    
Cargo net 40 49 49
Cargo mat 50 91 91
Navigation system 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  
Premium Package 774    
Temporary spare tire 320    
Cargo net 32 34 34
Cargo mat 36 58 58
Navigation system 1,720 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) 3,385 5,296 2,246
Options (change) 2,882 4,393 1,858
Destination 670 605 605
Gas Tax 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,055 $36,361 $38,141
Total Invoice $32,233 $32,106 $33,807

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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: $19
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,297
Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2215hp V6208hp V6 H
TransmissionM6A5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 8?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17225/65-17
Total Price$35,055$36,361$38,141
Adjustments for Features0-1,325-1,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,055$35,036$36,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,455
Total Invoice$32,233$32,106$33,807
Adjustments for Features0-1,170-1,463
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,233$30,936$32,344
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,408

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year200920062006
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150  
5-speed automatic $900 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0  
FWD $0$0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200$200
Proximity key$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  
Roof rack $300$300
Second-row high console$250  
Trailering equipment (4 wire)  $125
Climate Control 
Rain-sensing wipers$175  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Rear heater $150$150
Rear wiper $175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300  
Exterior 
Bodyside moldings $75$75
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
Bluetooth cell phone link$100  
Cassette player $50$50
MP3-compatible player$50  
Satellite radio$200  
Surround sound$250  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $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
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100
Total Value of Features$2,675$4,000$4,325
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,325$1,650
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,170-1,463

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20092006
ModelRX-8Highlander
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in106.9 in
Length175.6 in184.6 in
Width69.7 in71.9 in
Height52.8 in67.9 in
Curb Weight3,065 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

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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%

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