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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: $23,260

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,680

Lowest Total Invoice: $20,963

Toyota Matrix S   
Difference: $9,334

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelRX-8RX-8MatrixMatrix
TrimAutomaticManualSXRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $18,610 $20,920
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $17,028 $19,141
Touring Package 3,900 3,100    
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Rear spoiler 360 360 200  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000 1,520 1,300
215/45WR17     880  
Sunroof     890 890
Cruise control     250  
Sport Package     160  
Touring Package 3,599 2,860    
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Rear spoiler 288 288 160  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721 1,281 1,105
215/45WR17     704  
Sunroof     712 712
Cruise control     200  
Sport Package     128  
Options (change) 6,655 5,855 3,900 2,190
Options (change) 5,928 5,189 3,185 1,817
Destination 650 650 750 750
Total Price $33,740 $32,940 $23,260 $23,860
Total Invoice $31,036 $30,297 $20,963 $21,708

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Matrix S
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,750
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,482
Model Year2008200820102010
ModelRX-8RX-8MatrixMatrix
TrimAutomaticManualSXRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R2158hp I4158hp I4
TransmissionT6M6M5M5
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18215/45-17215/45-18
Total Price$33,740$32,940$23,260$23,860
Adjustments for Features-1,730-75500
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,010$32,185$23,260$23,860
Cost Above Minimum$0$175$0$600
Total Invoice$31,036$30,297$20,963$21,708
Adjustments for Features-1,591-69400
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,445$29,603$20,963$21,708
Cost Above Minimum$0$158$0$745

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year2008200820102010
ModelRX-8RX-8MatrixMatrix
TrimAutomaticManualSXRS
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
5-speed manual  $0$0
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100$100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener$100$100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25  
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Rear wiper  $175$175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Traffic information  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding passenger seat  $150$150
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Metal pedals $75  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,300$2,325$1,570$1,570
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,730$755$0$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-1,591-69400

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20082010
ModelRX-8Matrix
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in102.4 in
Length174.3 in171.9 in
Width69.7 in69.5 in
Height52.8 in61.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,866 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.13.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in53.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.3 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in52.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in43.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.661.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250Yes
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested192548%
Total Not Requested210052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested167552%
Total Not Requested155048%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix S

215/45WR17 tires
FeatureValueRequested?
215/45WR17 tires400No
Alloy wheels350Yes
Total Requested35047%
Total Not Requested40053%
Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Audio controls on steering wheel125Yes
Leather-wrapped steering wheel150Yes
Total Requested87597%
Total Not Requested253%
Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested097%
Total Not Requested03%

Option Package Details
Toyota Matrix XRS

Sunroof
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Total Requested1050100%
Total Not Requested00%
Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Traffic information25No
Total Requested60096%
Total Not Requested254%

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