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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $30,205

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,595

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,289

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $2,649

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8RAV4
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $23,755
Base Invoice $24,458 $21,972
Grand Touring Package 4,510  
Cargo net 40  
CD changer, in-dash 500  
Rear spoiler 360  
Temporary spare tire 395  
3.5L V6   1,915
Sunroof   900
Heated front seats   440
Leather seating surfaces   1,050
AWD   1,400
Grand Touring Package 3,880  
Cargo net 32  
CD changer, in-dash 400  
Rear spoiler 288  
Temporary spare tire 320  
3.5L V6   1,771
Sunroof   720
Heated front seats   352
Leather seating surfaces   840
AWD   889
Options (change) 5,805 5,705
Options (change) 4,920 4,572
Destination 560 745
Total Price $32,800 $30,205
Total Invoice $29,938 $27,289

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 Limited
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $5,995
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $5,721
Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8RAV4
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine238hp R2269hp V6
TransmissionM6A5
DrivetrainRWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/24 MPG19/26 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/65-17
Total Price$32,800$30,205
Adjustments for Features0-3,400
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$32,800$26,805
Total Invoice$29,938$27,289
Adjustments for Features0-3,072
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$29,938$24,217

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8RAV4
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power rear side windows $200
Proximity key$250 
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual $250
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist $50
Hill descent control $250
Rollover sensor $50
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover $75
Rear seat pass-through$100 
Roof rack $300
Second-row high console$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front $200
Dual-zone climate control $125
Rear wiper $175
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300 
Lockable center differential $150
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows $275
External spare tire shell $100
Externally-mounted spare $0
Wheel-lip moldings $75
Infotainment 
Aux input $50
MP3-compatible player $50
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic-off headlights $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Floor mats$75 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,050$5,450
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$3,400
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,072

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062008
ModelRX-8RAV4
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in104.7 in
Length174.3 in181.1 in
Width69.7 in71.5 in
Height52.8 in66.3 in
Curb Weight3,045 lb.3,655 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in40.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in53.8 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.8 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.7 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.3 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in52.4 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in38.3 in
Row 3 Headroom0.0 in37.2 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room0.0 in52.6 in
Row 3 Hip Room0.0 in43.3 in
Row 3 Legroom0.0 in30.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		7.6 ft312.3 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2		7.637.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		7.673.0 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Grand Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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 key250No
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 Requested310064%
Total Not Requested175036%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700
FeatureValueRequested?
3.5L V6
DOHC-4v
269 hp@6200
246 lb-ft@4700		1000Yes
5-speed automatic0Yes
Hill start assist75No
Hill descent control250No
Total Requested100075%
Total Not Requested32525%

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