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Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $20,262

Scion tC   
Difference: $8,846

Lowest Total Invoice: $18,826

Scion tC   
Difference: $7,901

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201020082008
ModeltCRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Base Price $17,100 $26,435 $26,435
Base Invoice $16,245 $24,458 $24,458
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 310    
Cargo net 49 40 40
Cargo mat 104 50 50
All-weather floor mats 145 78 78
Rear spoiler 385 360 360
Body kit 995 1,100 1,100
Fog lights 425    
Metal pedals 79    
Temporary spare tire   395 395
Touring Package     3,100
Auto-dimming rearview mirror 225    
Cargo net 34 32 32
Cargo mat 65 36 36
All-weather floor mats 100 62 62
Rear spoiler 285 288 288
Body kit 833 881 881
Fog lights 320    
Metal pedals 49    
Temporary spare tire   320 320
Touring Package     2,860
Options (change) 2,492 2,023 5,123
Options (change) 1,911 1,619 4,479
Destination 670 650 650
Total Price $20,262 $29,108 $32,208
Total Invoice $18,826 $26,727 $29,587

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Scion tC
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $9,441
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $8,454
Model Year201020082008
ModeltCRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Engine161hp I4212hp R2232hp R2
TransmissionM5T6M6
DrivetrainFWDRWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)/ MPG/ MPG/ MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)160, 7100, 6300, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/45-17225/55-16225/45-18
Total Price$20,262$29,108$32,208
Adjustments for Features-5950-1,800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$19,667$29,108$30,408
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,300
Total Invoice$18,826$26,727$29,587
Adjustments for Features-5530-1,654
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$18,273$26,727$27,933
Cost Above Minimum$0$0$1,206

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Features Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year201020082008
ModeltCRX-8RX-8
TrimBaseAutomaticManual
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe4dr Coupe
Transmission and Drivetrain 
5-speed manual$0  
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100 
6-speed manual  $150
FWD$0  
RWD $0$0
Accessories 
Universal garage door opener$100 $100
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Stability control  $400
Traction control  $100
Cargo Management 
Cargo cover$75  
Overhead sunglass holder $25$25
Rear seat pass-through $100$100
Second-row high console $250$250
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Drivetrain 
Limited-slip rear differential  $300
Exterior 
Panoramic sunroof$1200  
Sunroof  $900
Infotainment 
Aux input$50  
CD changer, in-dash  $325
CD player$125$125 
iPod integration$100  
MP3-compatible player$50  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 $150
Automatic-off headlights$25  
Fog lights$125 $125
Illuminated visor mirror, driver $50$50
Illuminated visor mirror, passenger $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25  
Visor mirror, driver$10  
Visor mirror, passenger$10  
Xenon HID headlights  $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50$50
Door sill trim plates $100$100
Floor mats $75$75
Folding passenger seat$150  
Folding second row seats$300  
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150$150
Manual recliner, second row seats$75  
Manual tilt adjuster, driver seat$50  
Metal pedals$75 $75
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade)  $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100 
Total Value of Features$2,770$2,175$3,975
Value of Feature Adjustments$595$0$1,800
Value of Feature Adjustments-5530-1,654

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8

Model Year20102008
ModeltCRX-8
Body2dr Hatch4dr Coupe
Wheelbase106.3 in106.4 in
Length174.0 in174.3 in
Width69.1 in69.7 in
Height55.7 in52.8 in
Curb Weight2,906 lb.3,046 lb.
Fuel Capacity14.5 gal.15.9 gal.
Row 1 Headroom37.6 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room54.3 in54.8 in
Row 1 Hip Room53.2 in53.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.6 in42.7 in
Row 2 Headroom36.6 in36.8 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room50.0 in54.9 in
Row 2 Hip Room47.3 in48.1 in
Row 2 Legroom33.6 in32.2 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		12.8 ft37.6 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		35.4 ft37.6 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Scion tC vs. Mazda RX-8 specs.

Option Package Details
Mazda RX-8 Manual

Touring Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Sunroof900Yes
CD changer, in-dash200No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Bose, 300W, 9 speakers350No
Traction control100No
Stability control400No
Fog lights125Yes
Xenon HID headlights500No
225/45ZR18 tires400No
Total Requested127540%
Total Not Requested195060%

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