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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: $35,670

Mazda RX-8 Base (manual)   
Difference: $507

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)TRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $26,435 $26,435 $35,280 $34,480 $36,880
Shinka Package 6,885 6,165      
Navigation system 2,000 2,000      
Cargo mat 50 50      
All-weather floor mats 60 60 249 249 249
Cargo net 40 40 49 49 49
Rear spoiler 360 360      
Floor mats       224 224
Shinka Package 5,923 5,304      
Navigation system 1,721 1,721      
Cargo mat 36 36      
All-weather floor mats 45 45 145 145 145
Cargo net 32 32 35 35 35
Rear spoiler 288 288      
Floor mats       139 139
Options (change) 9,395 8,675 298 522 522
Options (change) 8,045 7,426 180 319 319
Destination 560 560 1,175 1,175 1,175
Total Price $36,390 $35,670 $36,753 $36,177 $38,577

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

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $7,372
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $31,078
Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)TRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine212hp R2238hp R2203hp I4203hp I4176hp I4 H
TransmissionT6M6T8T8CVT-6
DrivetrainRWDRWDAWDFWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)300, 9300, 9576, 11?, 6?, 6
Tire (rear if not all the same)225/45-18225/45-18225/60-18235/55-19225/60-18
Total Price$36,390$35,670$36,753$36,177$38,577
Adjustments for Features-1,0500-8,785-6,350-7,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$35,340$35,670$27,968$29,827$30,777
Cost Above Minimum$0$330$0$1,859$2,809

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Features Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062006202020202020
ModelRX-8RX-8RAV4RAV4RAV4
TrimBase (automatic)Base (manual)TRD Off-RoadLimitedHybrid Limited
Body4dr Coupe4dr Coupe4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100    
6-speed manual $150   
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic  $1300$1300 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT    $1100
RWD$0$0   
AWD  $1700 $1700
FWD   $0 
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control  $600$600$600
Cruise control$150$150   
Hands-free trunk or liftgate  $100  
Heated steering wheel  $100  
Power liftgate  $350$350$350
Power rear side windows  $200$200$200
Tilt steering wheel, manual$150$150   
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual  $250$250$250
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Around view cameras  $500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial  $200$200$200
Automatic braking, low-speed  $200$200$200
Blind spot warning system  $200$200$200
Brake assist  $50$50$50
Cross-traffic warning, rear  $100$100$100
Forward collision warning  $200$200$200
Knee airbag, driver  $75$75$75
Lane departure prevention, steering-based  $200$200$200
Lane departure warning  $200$200$200
Obstacle detection, front  $150$150$150
Obstacle detection, rear  $250$250$250
Pedestrian detection  $50$50$50
Perimeter scan  $25  
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system  $0$0$0
Rearview camera   $200$200
Rollover sensor  $50$50$50
Seat cushion airbag, passenger  $75$75$75
Trailer sway control  $25$25$25
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover  $75$75$75
Cargo mat$40$40 $40$40
Cargo tray  $40$40$40
Rear seat pass-through$100$100   
Roof rails  $250$250$250
Second-row high console$250$250   
Climate Control 
Automatic climate control, front  $200$200$200
Dual-zone climate control  $125$125$125
Rear wiper  $175$175$175
Water-repellent front-door glass$15$15   
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential$300$300   
Exterior 
Bodyside cladding (gray/black)  $250$250$250
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s)$25$25   
Deep-tinted rear windows  $275$275$275
Wheel-lip moldings  $75$75$75
Infotainment 
App support  $0$0$0
Aux input  $50$50$50
Bluetooth audio streaming  $25$25$25
Bluetooth cell phone link  $100$100$100
CD changer, in-dash$325$325   
CD player  $125$125$125
DVD-compatible player  $0$0$0
HD radio  $50$50$50
MP3-compatible player  $50$50$50
Siri Eyes Free support  $0$0$0
SMS text-to-speech reader  $25$25$25
Surround sound  $250  
Traffic + travel information  $25$25$25
Voice control for nav and audio  $100$100$100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming headlights  $200$200$200
Automatic headlights  $125$125$125
Compass  $0$0$0
Large energy flow and fuel economy display    $25
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only  $750$750$750
Tachometer$75$75$75$75 
Trip computer  $150$150$150
Turn signals on or near mirrors  $25$25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500$500   
Seats and Interior Trim 
Folding second row seats  $300$300$300
Leather seating surfaces$900$900   
Manual recliner, second row seats  $75$75$75
Memory system, driver seat  $200$200$200
Synthetic leather seating surfaces  $0$0$0
Synthetic suede inserts in leather seating surfaces$0$0   
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Chrome-coated alloy wheels  $600$600$600
Electronic systems calibration selector  $200$200$200
Polished alloy wheels$350$350   
Sport suspension (upgrade)$0$0   
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls$100    
Total Value of Features$4,380$3,330$12,115$9,680$11,130
Value of Feature Adjustments$1,050$0$8,785$6,350$7,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-9540-324-262-302

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Specifications Comparison: Mazda RX-8 vs. Toyota RAV4

Model Year20062020
ModelRX-8RAV4
Body4dr Coupe4dr SUV
Wheelbase106.4 in105.9 in
Length174.3 in180.9 in
Width69.7 in73.0 in
Height52.8 in67.0 in
Curb Weight3,046 lb.3,371 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.9 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.2 in39.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.8 in57.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.3 in54.3 in
Row 1 Legroom42.7 in41.0 in
Row 2 Headroom36.8 in39.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room54.9 in56.4 in
Row 2 Hip Room48.1 in47.7 in
Row 2 Legroom32.2 in37.8 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
7.6 ft337.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
7.60.0 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 wheels-600No
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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
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 Requested340062%
Total Not Requested206538%

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 wheels-600No
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 headlights500Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested340073%
Total Not Requested126527%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 TRD Off-Road

All-weather floor mats
FeatureValueRequested?
All-weather floor mats75Yes
Cargo tray40No
Total Requested7565%
Total Not Requested4035%

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%

Option Package Details
Toyota RAV4 Hybrid 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%

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