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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: $32,603

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,285

Lowest Total Invoice: $30,191

Toyota Prius Four   
Difference: $1,045

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200820082018
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius
TrimAutomaticManualFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $29,685
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $27,634
Grand Touring Package 5,335 4,635  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Cargo mat 50 50  
All-weather floor mats 78 78 100
Cargo net 40 40 49
Floor mats     225
Advanced Technology Package     1,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299
Grand Touring Package 4,922 4,277  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Cargo mat 36 36  
All-weather floor mats 62 62 60
Cargo net 32 32 35
Floor mats     140
Advanced Technology Package     1,202
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225
Options (change) 7,503 6,803 2,023
Options (change) 6,773 6,128 1,662
Destination 650 650 895
Total Price $34,588 $33,888 $32,603
Total Invoice $31,881 $31,236 $30,191

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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: $5,660
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,097
Model Year200820082018
ModelRX-8RX-8Prius
TrimAutomaticManualFour
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R295hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18195/65-15
Total Price$34,588$33,888$32,603
Adjustments for Features-9750-4,650
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$33,613$33,888$27,953
Cost Above Minimum$0$275$0
Total Invoice$31,881$31,236$30,191
Adjustments for Features-8990-4,306
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$30,982$31,236$25,885
Cost Above Minimum$0$254$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year200820082018
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 
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed  $850
Cruise control$150$150 
Power rear side windows  $200
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
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200
Blind spot warning system  $200
Brake assist  $50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100
Forward collision warning  $200
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200
Lane departure warning  $200
Pedestrian detection  $50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0
Rearview camera  $200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Console with shifter$150$150 
Console without shifter  $150
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 
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Infotainment 
App support  $0
Aux input  $50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
HD radio  $50
MP3-compatible player  $50
Satellite radio  $200
Siri Eyes Free support  $0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25
Traffic + travel information  $25
USB port  $25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100
Wireless charging station  $75
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200
Automatic headlights  $125
Detailed driving style feedback  $100
Digital instruments  $0
Fog lights$125$125 
Head-up display (HUD)  $350
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750
Tachometer$75$75 
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100 
Folding second row seats  $300
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Metal pedals $75 
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
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$4,575$3,600$8,250
Value of Feature Adjustments$975$0$4,650
Value of Feature Adjustments-8990-4,306

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082018
ModelRX-8Prius
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in178.7 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height52.8 in58.1 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,076 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.11.3 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in55.0 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.4 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in43.2 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in37.4 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in53.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in51.9 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in33.4 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft324.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.662.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
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 Requested307553%
Total Not Requested277547%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested307561%
Total Not Requested197539%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Four

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
Advanced Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Head-up display (HUD)350No
Total Requested90072%
Total Not Requested35028%

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