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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: $35,895

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,124

Lowest Total Invoice: $33,069

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,293

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $35,745
Base Invoice $29,566 $32,635
6-speed shiftable automatic 700  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Cargo net 40 49
Cargo mat 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,650
Floor mats   315
AWD   1,450
6-speed shiftable automatic 645  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Cargo net 32 34
Cargo mat 36  
Navigation system 1,720 2,359
Floor mats   200
AWD   1,324
Options (change) 3,185 4,464
Options (change) 2,753 3,917
Destination 750 810
Total Price $35,895 $41,019
Total Invoice $33,069 $37,362

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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: $116
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $480
Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2270hp V6
TransmissionT6T5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG17/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19
Total Price$35,895$41,019
Adjustments for Features0-5,240
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,895$35,779
Total Invoice$33,069$37,362
Adjustments for Features0-4,773
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$33,069$32,589

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Highlander
TrimGrand TouringLimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate $350
Power rear side windows $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake assist $50
Full-size spare tire $225
Hill descent control $250
Knee airbag, driver $75
Rearview camera $200
Rollover sensor $50
Side curtain airbags$350 
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500
Temporary spare tire$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Removable second-row console $200
Roof rails $250
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rain-sensing wipers$175 
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250
Rear HVAC unit $400
Rear wiper $175
Variable intermittent wipers $75
Wiper de-icer $25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
Rear bumper protector $40
Rear spoiler $200
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Surround sound$250 
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Conversation mirror $25
Trip computer $150
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Folding third row seats $600
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Memory system, driver seat$200 
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
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100 
Total Value of Features$3,675$8,915
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$5,240
Value of Feature Adjustments0-4,773

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102012
ModelRX-8Highlander
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in188.4 in
Width69.7 in75.2 in
Height52.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,094 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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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander specs.

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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