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

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $32,511

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $2,054

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,094

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,688

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082011
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius
TrimAutomaticManualFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,320
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,431
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Temporary spare tire 395 395  
Cargo net 40 40 51
Cargo mat 50 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats     200
Solar Roof Package     1,800
Navigation Package     2,380
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Temporary spare tire 320 320  
Cargo net 32 32 35
Cargo mat 36 36  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Floor mats     127
Solar Roof Package     1,602
Navigation Package     2,139
Options (change) 8,180 7,480 4,431
Options (change) 7,319 6,674 3,903
Destination 650 650 760
Total Price $35,265 $34,565 $32,511
Total Invoice $32,427 $31,782 $30,094

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius Four
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $3,744
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $3,255
Model Year200820082011
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius
TrimAutomaticManualFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R298hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$35,265$34,565$32,511
Adjustments for Features-9750-1,965
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$34,290$34,565$30,546
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$32,427$31,782$30,094
Adjustments for Features-8970-1,819
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$31,530$31,782$28,275
Cost Above Minimum$0$252$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082011
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius
TrimAutomaticManualFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100  
6-speed manual $150 
CVT  $1000
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power rear side windows  $200
Remote climate control  $25
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats  $0
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Ionizing air filtration  $50
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass  $15
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Solar panel  $300
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar  $200
Traffic information  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Automatic headlights  $125
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Manual height adjuster, driver seat  $50
Metal pedals $75 
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$3,225$2,250$4,215
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$1,965
Value of Feature Adjustments-8970-1,819

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082011
ModelRX-8Prius
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in175.6 in
Width69.7 in68.7 in
Height52.8 in58.7 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,043 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in38.6 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in54.9 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in52.7 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.5 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.2 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in36.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft321.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.639.6 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested332557%
Total Not Requested252543%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested332566%
Total Not Requested172534%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Solar Roof Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Solar panel300No
Remote air conditioning25No
Total Requested90073%
Total Not Requested32527%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Telematics service, such as OnStar200No
Navigation system600Yes
Rearview camera200No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
Traffic information25No
Bluetooth audio streaming25No
Total Requested60052%
Total Not Requested55048%

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