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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: $35,500

Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring   
Difference: $719

Lowest Total Invoice: $31,903

Toyota Highlander Sport   
Difference: $846

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $32,260 $29,410 $32,900 $40,450
Base Invoice $29,878 $26,241 $29,281 $36,202
Temporary spare tire 395      
Cargo mat 50      
Navigation system 2,000 2,530 2,505 2,655
Cold Weather Package   60    
Leather seating surfaces   1,490    
Floor mats   185 275  
Satellite radio   449 449  
Sunroof   850 850 850
Universal garage door opener   125    
Automatic climate control, front   375   375
Heated front seats     440  
Temporary spare tire 320      
Cargo mat 36      
Navigation system 1,720 2,118 2,099 2,211
Cold Weather Package   48    
Leather seating surfaces   1,192    
Floor mats   120 180  
Satellite radio   359 359  
Sunroof   680 680 680
Universal garage door opener   100    
Automatic climate control, front   300   300
Heated front seats     352  
Options (change) 2,445 6,064 4,519 3,880
Options (change) 2,076 4,917 3,670 3,191
Destination 795 745 745 745
Gas Tax 0 0 0 -2,600
Total Price $35,500 $36,219 $38,164 $42,475
Total Invoice $32,749 $31,903 $33,696 $37,538

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Highlander Sport
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,071
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,423
Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine232hp R2270hp V6270hp V6209hp V6 H
TransmissionM6T5T5CVT
DrivetrainRWDFWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 9?, 9?, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18245/55-19245/55-19245/55-19
Total Price$35,500$36,219$38,164$42,475
Adjustments for Features0-1,790-3,365-5,140
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,500$34,429$34,799$37,335
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$370$2,906
Total Invoice$32,749$31,903$33,696$37,538
Adjustments for Features0-1,577-2,971-4,543
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,749$30,326$30,725$32,995
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$399$2,669

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year2011200820082008
ModelRX-8HighlanderHighlanderHighlander
TrimGrand TouringSportLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150   
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1000$1000 
CVT   $1000
RWD$0   
FWD $0$0 
AWD   $1700
Accessories 
Power liftgate   $350
Power rear side windows $200$200$200
Proximity key$250 $250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$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   
Side curtain airbags, three rows $500$500$500
Temporary spare tire$150   
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75$75 
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate $150$150$150
Overhead sunglass holder$25   
Rear seat pass-through$100   
Removable second-row console $200$200$200
Roof rails $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250   
Trailering equipment (4 wire)   $125
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125$125$125
Rain-sensing wipers$175   
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150$150
Rear wiper $175$175$175
Variable intermittent wipers $75$75$75
Wiper de-icer $25$25$25
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300   
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Deep-tinted rear windows $275$275$275
Larger rear spoiler $200 $200
Rear bumper protector $40$40$40
Rear spoiler$200 $200 
Infotainment 
Satellite radio$200$200$200 
Surround sound$250   
Voice control for nav and audio $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150$150
Conversation mirror $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display   $25
Tachometer$75$75$75 
Trip computer $150$150$150
Xenon HID headlights$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100 $100$100
Floor mats$75$75$75 
Folding second row seats $300$300$300
Folding third row seats  $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
Memory system, driver seat$200   
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  
Total Value of Features$3,750$5,540$7,115$8,890
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,790$3,365$5,140
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,577-2,971-4,543

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Highlander

Model Year20112008
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 Weight3,065 lb.3,980 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
Toyota Highlander Sport

Leather seating surfaces
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Total Requested1100100%
Total Not Requested00%
Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%
Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated mirrors25Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested2550%
Total Not Requested2550%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Limited

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested70061%
Total Not Requested45039%

Option Package Details
Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited

Automatic climate control, front
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Dual-zone climate control125No
Total Requested20062%
Total Not Requested12538%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100No
JBL, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25No
Total Requested70060%
Total Not Requested47540%

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