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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: $29,359

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $6,311

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,308

Toyota RAV4 Limited   
Difference: $5,136

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $27,010
Base Invoice $24,458 $24,458 $25,254
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165  
Rear spoiler 360 360  
Cargo net 40 40 49
All-weather floor mats 60 60 200
Cargo mat 50 50  
Navigation system 2,000 2,000  
Floor mats     225
Entune     1,030
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304  
Rear spoiler 288 288  
Cargo net 32 32 32
All-weather floor mats 45 45 120
Cargo mat 36 36  
Navigation system 1,721 1,721  
Floor mats     140
Entune     917
Options (change) 9,395 8,675 1,504
Options (change) 8,045 7,426 1,209
Destination 560 560 845
Total Price $36,390 $35,670 $29,359
Total Invoice $33,063 $32,444 $27,308

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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: $8,581
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $7,219
Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2176hp I4
TransmissionT6M6T6
DrivetrainRWDRWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18235/55-18
Total Price$36,390$35,670$29,359
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-2,600
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,670$26,759
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0
Total Invoice$33,063$32,444$27,308
Adjustments for Features-9540-2,418
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$32,109$32,444$24,890
Cost Above Minimum$0$335$0

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year200620062013
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 $1100
6-speed manual $150 
RWD$0$0 
FWD  $0
Accessories 
Power liftgate  $350
Power rear side windows  $200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250
Universal garage door opener$100$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Brake assist  $50
Knee airbag, driver  $75
Rearview camera  $200
Rollover sensor  $50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75
Cargo tray  $40
Overhead sunglass holder$25$25 
Rear seat pass-through$100$100 
Roof rails  $250
Second-row high console$250$250 
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200
Dual-zone climate control  $125
Rear wiper  $175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15 
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300 
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25 
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275
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$325 
CD player  $125
DVD-compatible player  $0
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 
Automatic headlights  $125
Trip computer  $150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900 
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75
Memory system, driver seat  $200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Alloy wheels  $350
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350 
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0 
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100  
Total Value of Features$4,240$3,190$5,790
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$2,600
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-2,418

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062013
ModelRX-8RAV4
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in104.7 in
Length174.3 in179.9 in
Width69.7 in72.6 in
Height52.8 in65.4 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,436 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.2 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in42.6 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in38.9 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in55.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in48.8 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft338.4 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.673.4 ft3

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Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (automatic)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
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 Requested280046%
Total Not Requested326554%

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)

Shinka Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900No
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
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 lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100No
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested280053%
Total Not Requested246547%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Limited

Floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
Floor mats75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Total Requested115100%
Total Not Requested00%
All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%
Entune
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Satellite radio200Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
HD radio50No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
App support0No
Total Requested80080%
Total Not Requested20020%

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