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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: $28,553

Toyota Prius LE   
Difference: $2,995

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRX-8RX-8PriusPrius
TrimAutomaticManualLELimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $25,535 $32,500
Touring Package 3,900      
Cargo mat 50 50    
All-weather floor mats 78 78 100 100
Cargo net 40 40 49 49
Temporary spare tire 395 395    
Grand Touring Package   4,635    
Floor mats     225 225
Advanced Technology Package     1,350 1,350
Illuminated door sill trim plates     299 299
Touring Package 3,599      
Cargo mat 36 36    
All-weather floor mats 62 62 60 60
Cargo net 32 32 35 35
Temporary spare tire 320 320    
Grand Touring Package   4,277    
Floor mats     140 140
Advanced Technology Package     1,202 1,202
Illuminated door sill trim plates     225 225
Options (change) 4,463 5,198 2,023 2,023
Options (change) 4,049 4,727 1,662 1,662
Destination 650 650 995 995
Total Price $31,548 $32,283 $28,553 $35,518

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota Prius LE
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $6,380
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $26,718
Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRX-8RX-8PriusPrius
TrimAutomaticManualLELimited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr Hatch4dr Hatch
Engine212hp R2232hp R296hp I4 H96hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6CVTCVT
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18195/65-15215/45-17
Total Price$31,548$32,283$28,553$35,518
Adjustments for Features0-850-3,500-3,350
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$31,548$31,433$25,053$32,168
Cost Above Minimum$115$0$0$7,115

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year2008200820202020
ModelRX-8RX-8PriusPrius
TrimAutomaticManualLELimited
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  
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$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
Brake assist  $50$50
Forward collision warning  $200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200
Pedestrian detection  $50$50
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0
Rearview camera  $200$200
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75
Temporary spare tire$150$150$150 
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75
Console with shifter$150$150  
Console without shifter  $150$150
Rear seat pass-through$100$100  
Second-row high console$250$250  
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300  
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop  $150$150
Exterior 
Active grille shutters  $0$0
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25  
Infotainment 
Aux input  $50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325  
CD player  $125$125
MP3-compatible player  $50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25
USB port  $25$25
Voice control for audio system  $25$25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150$150  
Automatic-off headlights  $25$25
Detailed driving style feedback  $100$100
Digital instruments  $0$0
Fog lights$125$125  
Head-up display (HUD)  $350$350
Heated mirrors $25$25$25
Large energy flow and fuel economy display  $25$25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750
Tachometer$75$75  
Trip computer  $150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100$100  
Folding second row seats  $300$300
Heated front seats $200  
Illuminated door sill trim plates  $200$200
Leather seating surfaces $900  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150  
Manual height adjuster, driver seat$50 $50$50
Metal pedals $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  
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0  
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100   
Total Value of Features$4,050$4,900$7,550$7,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$850$3,500$3,350
Value of Feature Adjustments0-786-326-251

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota Prius

Model Year20082020
ModelRX-8Prius
Body4dr Coupe4dr Hatch
Wheelbase106.4 in106.3 in
Length174.3 in180.0 in
Width69.7 in69.3 in
Height52.8 in57.9 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,011 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 in42.3 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 ft327.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.665.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Automatic

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100Yes
Stability control400Yes
Fog lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sport suspension (upgrade)250No
Performance braking system (optional)250No
Limited-slip rear differential300No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested190047%
Total Not Requested212553%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200No
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 lights125No
Xenon HID headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150No
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested217543%
Total Not Requested287557%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius LE

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota Prius Limited

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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