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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: $35,273

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $5,169

Lowest Total Invoice: $32,486

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $4,362

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $31,960 $38,920 $40,090 $42,080 $45,160 $45,200 $48,280
Base Invoice $29,566 $35,534 $36,602 $38,419 $41,231 $41,268 $44,080
Temporary spare tire 395            
Cargo net 40 49 49 49 49 49 49
All-weather floor mats 78 249 249 249 249 249 249
Cargo mat 50            
Navigation system 2,000            
Floor mats   229 229 229 229 229 229
Temporary spare tire 320            
Cargo net 32 35 35 35 35 35 35
All-weather floor mats 62 145 145 145 145 145 145
Cargo mat 36            
Navigation system 1,720            
Floor mats   139 139 139 139 139 139
Options (change) 2,563 527 527 527 527 527 527
Options (change) 2,170 319 319 319 319 319 319
Destination 750 995 995 995 995 995 995
Total Price $35,273 $40,442 $41,612 $43,602 $46,682 $46,722 $49,802
Total Invoice $32,486 $36,848 $37,916 $39,733 $42,545 $42,582 $45,394

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander XLE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,646
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $1,847
Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2295hp V6295hp V6295hp V6257hp V6 H295hp V6257hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T8T8T8CVTT8CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDFWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6?, 6825, 12825, 12825, 12825, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/60-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,273$40,442$41,612$43,602$46,682$46,722$49,802
Adjustments for Features0-6,815-6,965-8,140-9,490-9,515-10,865
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,273$33,627$34,647$35,462$37,192$37,207$38,937
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,020$1,835$3,565$3,580$5,310
Total Invoice$32,486$36,848$37,916$39,733$42,545$42,582$45,394
Adjustments for Features0-6,209-6,346-7,418-8,649-8,672-9,903
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,486$30,639$31,570$32,315$33,896$33,910$35,491
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$931$1,676$3,257$3,271$4,852

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2010201820182018201820182018
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringXLESELimitedHybrid LimitedLimited PlatinumHybrid Limited Platinum
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150      
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300$1300$1300 $1300 
CVT    $1000 $1000
RWD$0      
FWD $0$0$0 $0 
AWD    $1700 $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100$100$100$100$100$100
Adaptive cruise control $600$600$600$600$600$600
Cruise control$150      
Heated steering wheel     $100$100
Power liftgate $350$350$350$350$350$350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200$200$200$200
Sunshades, second row $125$125$125$125$125$125
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150      
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250$250$250$250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0$0$0$0$0$0
Around view cameras     $500$500
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial $200$200$200$200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed $200$200$200$200$200$200
Blind spot warning system $200$200$200$200$200$200
Brake assist $50$50$50$50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear $100$100$100$100$100$100
Forward collision warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver $75$75$75$75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based $200$200$200$200$200$200
Lane departure warning $200$200$200$200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front     $150$150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250$250$250$250
Pedestrian detection $50$50$50$50$50$50
Perimeter scan     $25$25
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0$0$0$0$0$0
Rearview camera $200$200$200$200  
Rollover sensor $50$50$50$50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger $75$75$75$75$75$75
Side curtain airbags$350      
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500$500$500$500
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover   $75$75$75$75
Cargo tray $40$40$40$40$40$40
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150$150$150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100      
Roof rails $250$250$250$250$250$250
Second-row high console$250      
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125$125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175    $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls $250$250$250$250$250$250
Rear HVAC unit $400$400$400$400$400$400
Rear wiper $175$175$175$175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75$75  
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25$25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300      
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop $150$150$150$150$150$150
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding $350$350$350$350$350$350
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25      
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275$275$275$275
Panoramic sunroof     $1200$1200
Sunroof$900$900$900$900$900  
Wheel-lip moldings $75$75$75$75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support $0$0$0$0$0$0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25$25$25$25$25$25
CD changer, in-dash$325      
CD player $125$125$125$125$125$125
DVD-compatible player $0$0$0$0$0$0
HD radio $50$50$50$50$50$50
Intercom $25$25$25$25$25$25
Siri Eyes Free support $0$0$0$0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25$25$25$25$25$25
Surround sound$250      
Telematics service, such as OnStar     $200$200
Traffic + travel information $25$25$25$25$25$25
USB port $25$25$25$25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100$100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights $200$200$200$200$200$200
Conversation mirror $25$25$25$25$25$25
Interior ambient lighting  $150$150$150$150$150
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25 $25
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 $75 
Trip computer $150$150$150$150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25$25$25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500      
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats   $300$300$300$300
Door sill trim plates$100  $100$100$100$100
Foldaway tray table, second row $75$75$75$75$75$75
Folding second row seats $300$300$300$300$300$300
Folding third row seats $600$600$600$600$600$600
Heated second row seats     $200$200
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75$75$75$75$75$75
Manual recliner, third row seats $125$125$125$125$125$125
Memory system, driver seat$200  $200$200$200$200
Metal pedals$75      
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power recliner, passenger seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Power thigh support length adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100$100$100$100
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350$350     
Chrome-clad alloy wheels   $600$600$600$600
Machined alloy wheels  $350    
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0    
Total Value of Features$4,425$11,240$11,390$12,565$13,915$13,940$15,290
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$6,815$6,965$8,140$9,490$9,515$10,865
Value of Feature Adjustments0-6,209-6,346-7,418-8,649-8,672-9,903

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20102018
ModelRX-8Highlander
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in109.8 in
Length175.6 in192.5 in
Width69.7 in75.8 in
Height52.8 in68.1 in
Curb Weight3,065 lb.4,166 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.19.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.7 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in59.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in57.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in44.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in59.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in57.1 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.4 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in35.9 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in55.0 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in45.6 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in27.7 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft313.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
7.642.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.683.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander XLE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander SE

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited Platinum

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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