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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: $9,125

Lowest Total Invoice: $19,130

Toyota Matrix XR   
Difference: $8,842

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimTouringGrand TouringXR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $27,860 $31,000 $16,990
Base Invoice $25,785 $28,681 $15,373
Premium Package 1,355 900  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40  
Extra Value Package 2     880
Side curtain airbags     645
Antilock brakes (ABS)     300
Stability control     650
4-speed automatic     830
CD changer, in-dash     240
Premium Package 1,165 774  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32  
Extra Value Package 2     792
Side curtain airbags     555
Antilock brakes (ABS)     258
Stability control     559
4-speed automatic     753
CD changer, in-dash     180
Options (change) 1,790 1,335 3,545
Options (change) 1,517 1,126 3,097
Destination 670 670 660
Total Price $30,320 $33,005 $21,195
Total Invoice $27,972 $30,477 $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: $8,095
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,892
Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimTouringGrand TouringXR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine232hp R2232hp R2126hp I4
TransmissionM6M6A4
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18205/55-16
Total Price$30,320$33,005$21,195
Adjustments for Features-1,030-3,5800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,290$29,425$21,195
Cost Above Minimum$0$135$0
Total Invoice$27,972$30,477$19,130
Adjustments for Features-950-3,3060
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,022$27,171$19,130
Cost Above Minimum$0$149$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year200920092008
ModelRX-8RX-8Matrix
TrimTouringGrand TouringXR
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150$150 
4-speed automatic  $800
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
AC power outlet  $100
Power rear side windows  $200
Proximity key $250 
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150 
Traction control$100$100 
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs  $50
Cargo cover  $75
Liftglass or two-piece tailgate  $150
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200 
Rain-sensing wipers $175 
Rear wiper  $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 $75
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Body kit  $0
Infotainment 
Audio controls on steering wheel$125$125 
Aux input$50$50 
Bluetooth cell phone link $100 
MP3-compatible player$50$50 
Satellite radio$200$200 
Surround sound$250$250 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150 
Automatic headlights $125 
Heated mirrors $25 
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50 
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50 
Visor mirror, driver  $10
Visor mirror, passenger  $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
Folding second row seats  $300
Heated front seats $200 
Leather seating surfaces $900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50
Memory system, driver seat $200 
Metal pedals$75$75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100 
Power recliner, driver seat $100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100 
Total Value of Features$3,175$5,725$2,145
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,030$3,580$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-950-3,3060

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Matrix

Model Year20092008
ModelRX-8Matrix
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in102.4 in
Length175.6 in171.3 in
Width69.7 in69.9 in
Height52.8 in61.6 in
Curb Weight3,065 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 Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Surround sound250No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Total Requested90053%
Total Not Requested80047%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Grand Touring

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Satellite radio200No
Total Requested90082%
Total Not Requested20018%

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 kit0No
Sport front fascia (optional)0No
Sport rear fascia, e.g. diffuser (optional)0No
Total Requested1525100%
Total Not Requested00%

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