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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: $30,824

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,181

Lowest Total Invoice: $28,833

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $3,886

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8RAV4
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $25,330
Base Invoice $24,458 $23,684
Shinka Package 6,165  
Navigation system 2,000  
Cargo mat 50  
Cargo net 40  
Rear spoiler 360  
Temporary spare tire 395  
Floor mats   199
Premium Plus Value Package   1,175
3.5L V6   1,920
AWD   1,390
Shinka Package 5,304  
Navigation system 1,721  
Cargo mat 36  
Cargo net 32  
Rear spoiler 288  
Temporary spare tire 320  
Floor mats   126
Premium Plus Value Package   1,119
3.5L V6   1,794
AWD   1,300
Options (change) 9,010 4,684
Options (change) 7,701 4,339
Destination 560 810
Total Price $36,005 $30,824
Total Invoice $32,719 $28,833

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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: $9,241
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,684
Model Year20062012
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$36,005$30,824
Adjustments for Features0-4,060
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$36,005$26,764
Total Invoice$32,719$28,833
Adjustments for Features0-3,798
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,719$25,035

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
ModelRX-8RAV4
TrimBase (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
5-speed automatic $900
RWD$0 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
AC power outlet $100
Power rear side windows $200
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
Water-repellent front-door glass$15 
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 
App support $0
Aux input $50
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
Bluetooth cell phone link $100
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
HD radio $50
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights $125
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats $300
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats $75
Manual recliner, second row seats $75
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels $350
Polished alloy wheels$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0 
Total Value of Features$2,415$6,475
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$4,060
Value of Feature Adjustments0-3,798

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062012
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.3,680 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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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Power height adjuster, driver seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Power recliner, driver seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat100Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Heated mirrors25Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat100Yes
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 Requested355067%
Total Not Requested171533%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
AWD
FeatureValueRequested?
AWD0Yes
Lockable center differential150No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested150100%
Premium Plus Value Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
Daytime running lights (optional)0No
AC power outlet100No
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
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
Total Requested245096%
Total Not Requested1004%
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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