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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius Prime Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $25,657

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $5,448

Lowest Total Invoice: $24,326

Toyota Prius Prime Premium   
Difference: $4,215

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $28,800 $33,100
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,648 $31,776
Sport Package 2,000      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
All-weather floor mats 60 60 248 248
Cargo mat 50 50    
Shinka Package   6,165    
Floor mats     224 224
Sport Package 1,721      
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
All-weather floor mats 45 45 154 154
Cargo mat 36 36    
Shinka Package   5,304    
Floor mats     139 139
Options (change) 4,110 8,275 472 472
Options (change) 3,523 7,106 293 293
Destination 560 560 885 885
Gas Tax 0 0 -4,500 -4,500
Total Price $31,105 $35,270 $25,657 $29,957
Total Invoice $28,541 $32,124 $24,326 $28,454

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Prime Premium
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $10,513
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $9,017
Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R295hp I4 PiH95hp I4 PiH
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6?, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18195/65-15195/65-15
Total Price$31,105$35,270$25,657$29,957
Adjustments for Features0-2,340-5,065-7,540
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,105$32,930$20,592$22,417
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,825$0$1,825
Total Invoice$28,541$32,124$24,326$28,454
Adjustments for Features0-2,131-4,802-7,162
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,541$29,993$19,524$21,292
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,452$0$1,768

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year2006200620172017
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius PrimePrius Prime
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)PremiumAdvanced
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100   
6-speed manual $150  
CVT  $1000$1000
RWD$0$0  
FWD  $0$0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850$850
Cruise control$150$150  
Heated steering wheel   $100
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Remote climate control  $25$25
Semi-automated parking system   $500
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200
Backup collision intervention   $150
Blind spot warning system   $200
Brake assist  $50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear   $100
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Obstacle detection, front   $150
Obstacle detection, rear   $250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Cargo tray  $40$40
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Second-row low console  $100$100
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rain-sensing wipers   $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75$75$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
3.3 kW onboard charger  $0$0
9 kWh battery pack  $0$0
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof $900  
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash $325  
CD player$125 $125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0
HD radio  $50$50
Larger infotainment display  $0$0
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Telematics service, such as OnStar   $200
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Wireless charging station  $75$75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150 $150
Automatic headlights  $125$125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125 $125
Head-up display (HUD)   $350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights  $1000$1000
Predictive driving advice  $0$0
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200$200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50   
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power height adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Power recliner, driver seat $100$100$100
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat $100$100$100
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces $0  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels$350 $350$350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Polished alloy wheels $350  
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$3,775$6,115$8,840$11,315
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,340$5,065$7,540
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,131-4,802-7,162

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius Prime

Model Year20062017
ModelRX-8Prius Prime
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in182.9 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,366 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.2 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.6 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft319.8 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.60.0 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Sport Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested112548%
Total Not Requested120052%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
CD changer, in-dash200No
Satellite radio200Yes
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces0No
Polished alloy wheels0No
Paint, special0No
Water-repellent front-door glass15No
Comfort suspension (upgrade)0No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested250047%
Total Not Requested276553%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Prime Premium

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 Prius Prime Advanced

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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