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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius c Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $23,635

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,720

Lowest Total Invoice: $22,005

Toyota Prius c Three   
Difference: $5,022

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius cPrius c
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)ThreeFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $21,635 $23,230
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $20,140 $21,625
Rear spoiler 360 360    
Navigation system 2,000 2,000    
Shinka Package   6,165    
Alloy wheels     390  
Sunroof     850 850
Rear spoiler 288 288    
Navigation system 1,721 1,721    
Shinka Package   5,304    
Alloy wheels     348  
Sunroof     757 757
Options (change) 2,360 8,525 1,240 850
Options (change) 2,009 7,313 1,105 757
Destination 560 560 760 760
Total Price $29,355 $35,520 $23,635 $24,840
Total Invoice $27,027 $32,331 $22,005 $23,142

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius c Three
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $8,790
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,880
Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius cPrius c
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)ThreeFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2238hp R273hp I4 H73hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)100, 6300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/55-16225/45-18175/65-15175/65-15
Total Price$29,355$35,520$23,635$24,840
Adjustments for Features0-3,765-3,070-3,420
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,355$31,755$20,565$21,420
Cost Above Minimum$0$2,400$0$855
Total Invoice$27,027$32,331$22,005$23,142
Adjustments for Features0-3,427-2,858-3,186
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$27,027$28,904$19,147$19,956
Cost Above Minimum$0$1,877$0$809

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

Model Year2006200620122012
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius cPrius c
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)ThreeFour
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 
Power rear side windows  $200$200
Proximity key $250$250$250
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150  
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250
Universal garage door opener $100  
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
4-wheel disc brakes$150$150  
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0$0
Brake assist  $50$50
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, driver  $75$75
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Stability control $400$400$400
Traction control $100$100$100
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 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Rear wiper  $175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass $15  
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential $300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Sunroof $900$900$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
HD radio  $50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Satellite radio $200$200$200
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
Traffic + travel information  $25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror $150  
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights $125 $125
Heated mirrors $25 $25
Illuminated visor mirror, driver$50$50  
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger$50$50  
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Visor mirror, driver  $10$10
Visor mirror, passenger  $10$10
Xenon HID headlights $500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row$50$50  
Floor mats$75$75  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200 $200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
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  
Synthetic leather seating surfaces   $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  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$2,875$6,640$5,945$6,295
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,765$3,070$3,420
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,427-2,858-3,186

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

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8Prius c
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in100.4 in
Length174.3 in157.3 in
Width69.7 in66.7 in
Height52.8 in56.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.2,501 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.9.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in52.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in51.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in51.7 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in50.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in35.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft317.1 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.60.0 ft3

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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 seat100No
Power height adjuster, driver seat50No
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100No
Power recliner, driver seat100No
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100No
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested220042%
Total Not Requested306558%

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