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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $21,195

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,670

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $7,383

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $16,990
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $15,373
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Cargo net 40 40  
CD changer, in-dash 500 500 240
Body kit 970 970  
Touring Package   2,975  
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Cargo net 32 32  
CD changer, in-dash 400 400 180
Body kit 775 775  
Touring Package   2,559  
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     753
Options (change) 1,870 4,845 3,545
Options (change) 1,495 4,054 3,097
Destination 560 560 660
Total Price $28,865 $31,840 $21,195
Total Invoice $26,513 $29,072 $19,130

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix XR
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,740
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,349
Model Year200620062008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R2126hp I4
TransmissionT6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$28,865$31,840$21,195
Adjustments for Features0-1,525-1,070
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$28,865$30,315$20,125
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,450$0
Total Invoice$26,513$29,072$19,130
Adjustments for Features0-1,392-966
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$26,513$27,680$18,164
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,167$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200620062008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)XR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Universal garage door opener $100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Stability control $400$400
Traction control $100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300 
Exterior 
Sunroof $900$900
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 
Fog lights $125$125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10
Xenon HID headlights $500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50 
Floor mats$75$75 
Folding passenger seat  $150
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$2,225$3,750$3,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,525$1,070
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,392-966

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8Matrix
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in102.4 in
Length174.3 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,680 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft321.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.653.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Traction control100No
Stability control400Yes
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested142547%
Total Not Requested160053%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XR

Side curtain airbags
FeatureValueRequested?
Side curtain airbags350Yes
Front side airbags350Yes
Total Requested700100%
Total Not Requested00%
CD changer, in-dash
FeatureValueRequested?
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Unbranded, 6 speakers350No
Total Requested20036%
Total Not Requested35064%
Extra Value Package 2
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Alloy wheels350Yes
Cruise control150Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Body kit0Yes
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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